Nothing anywhere in the world quite compares with the dimensions and magnificent bas-reliefs of the Borobudur, an enormous Buddhist monument erected on the Island of Java in the late 8th century. Declared World Heritage by the UNESCO and restored between 1975 and 1983, it is very popular in the East and has begun to become known to western tourists. Built in the middle of the island and surrounded by volcanoes, the Borobudur – a square-based pyramid with circular terraces – symbolises the union of heaven and earth.
For this first time this book offers an insight into the heart of this stone mandala, enabling readers to understand the Buddhist pantheon of Mahayana by interpreting the scenes of daily life and Indo-Javanese rites sculpted upon it. The photographs of the monument’s magnificent architecture and complex symbolism are by Louis Nou.
Nothing anywhere in the world quite compares with the dimensions and magnificent bas-reliefs of the Borobudur, an enormous Buddhist monument erected on the Island of Java in the late 8th century. Declared World Heritage by the UNESCO and restored between 1975 and 1983, it is very popular in the East and has begun to become known to western tourists. Built in the middle of the island and surrounded by volcanoes, the Borobudur – a square-based pyramid with circular terraces – symbolises the union of heaven and earth.
For this first time this book offers an insight into the heart of this stone mandala, enabling readers to understand the Buddhist pantheon of Mahayana by interpreting the scenes of daily life and Indo-Javanese rites sculpted upon it. The photographs of the monument’s magnificent architecture and complex symbolism are by Louis Nou.
Format: 295 x 330 mm
Pages: 348
Illustrations: 150 colour, 1320 b&w
Language: Spanish
ISBN: 978-84-88526-21-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Borobudur, centro cósmico Louis Frédéric
Símbolos visibles, símbolos ocultos
La arquitectura
El recorrido iniciático
Las estatuas de Buda
Anexos
Los bajorrelieves del Borodudur
Your rating 5.00 Reviewer: Alicia Written on: May 12, 2018 | Borobudur Un libro magnífico. Completo, profundo y, además, recibido pronto y muy bien. 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.    |
Your rating 5.00 Reviewer: Francisco J. Fernández Written on: March 09, 2017 | Borobudur Hice el pedido del libro cómodamente desde su web. Me sorprendió la rapidez con que fue servido y la profesionalidad del mismo. Pero lo realmente extraordinario fue, tras desenvolver el paquete, muy bien presentado y protegido, abrir el libro. Superó todas mis espectativas tanto por el cuidado de la encuadernación como por la enmaquetación, las bellísimas imágenes que recogen al final del libro todos los paneles de relieves del edificio, como por el completo y profundo estudio sobre el mismo. Un libro bellísimo y único que recomiendo sin duda sobre uno de los edificios mas enigmáticos y fascinantes del planeta. 2 of 2 people found this review helpful. |
Your rating 5.00 Reviewer: Jose e. B. Written on: December 28, 2016 | Borobudur Estupendo volumen recibido en dos días. Sin ver a fondo debido a las Fiestas pero de mucha calidad en textos y fotos. Ya se de la calidad de libros Moleiro, algo caros pero muy buenos. Tuve el placer de verlos en la Feria del Libro, Retiro, Madrid.
Gracias y Feliz 2017. 2 of 2 people found this review helpful. |
