Royal Realm: Rayalaseema: Architecture and Art of Southern Andhra Pradesh
Book Details
PublisherMarg Foundation
ISBN / ASIN9383243031
ISBN-139789383243037
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank2,270,715
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
This book covers the historical sites of Gudimallam, Tadpatri, Somapallem, Lepakshi, Ahobalam, Srikalahasti, Tirupati/Tirumala, Udayagiri fortress, Chandragiri palaces, etc. Chapters of the book discuss painted model shrines from Tirumala and Tirupati, ceiling paintings at Lepakshi, ornate Vijayanagara temples of Tadpatri and Somapalem, kalamkari textiles and temple hangings at Srikalahasti among others. The book ends with an epilogue on the region about temples submerged in the Srisailam dam and deteriorating temple paintings.
