{"title":"Subhashini Kaligotla","description":"\u003cp\u003eSubhashini Kaligotla’s works offer a captivating exploration of arts and culture, delving deeply into the symbolism and heritage of sacred spaces. Her detailed narratives illuminate the spiritual and architectural significance of these environments, inviting readers to appreciate the intricate connections between tradition and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a blend of scholarly insight and vivid description, Kaligotla's books provide a thoughtful journey for those interested in cultural history and the enduring power of temple art. Her writing is both informative and evocative, perfect for readers seeking an enriching cultural experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shivas-waterfront-temples-by-subhashini-kaligotla-9780300258943","title":"Shiva's Waterfront Temples","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis handsomely illustrated volume explores the medieval Deccani temple complexes at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pattadakal, with careful attention to their makers.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibrant red sandstone temples of India’s Deccan Plateau, such as the Pattadakal temple cluster, have attracted visitors since the eighth century or earlier. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the coronation place of the Chalukya dynasty, Pattadakal and its neighbouring sites are of major historical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eShiva’s Waterfront Temples\u003c\/i\u003e, Subhashini Kaligotla situates these buildings in the cosmopolitan milieu of Deccan India and considers how their makers and awestruck visitors would have seen them in their day. Kaligotla reconstructs how architects and builders approached the sites, including their use of ornamentation, responsiveness to courtly values such as pleasure and play, and ingenious juxtaposition of the first millennium’s Nagara and Dravida aesthetics, a blend largely unique to Deccan plateau architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 130 colour illustrations, this original book elucidates the Deccan’s special place in the lexicon of medieval South Asian architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471542829292,"sku":"9780300258943","price":143.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300258943-shiva-s-waterfront-temples.jpg?v=1775246433"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/subhashini-kaligotla.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}