Borobudur Borobudur in Central Java is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and has become the focus of current interest with its recent restoration under the auspices of UNESCO. Dumarcay, a consultant architect to the restoration project gives a detailed assessment of the architecture and symbolism of the monument and puts it in the context of the religious culture of eighth-century Java. |
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THE HISTORICAL SETTING | 1 |
THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE MONUMENT | 21 |
THE MEANING OF THE MONUMENT | 38 |
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Aksobhya architect architectural balustrade bas-reliefs base Bodhisattva Borobudur Brahma bronze Buddha Buddhist building built Candi Asu Candi Kalasan Candi Mendut Candi Plaosan Candi Prambanan Candi Sari Candi Sewu Cangal carved Casparis cella central sanctuary central stupa centre circular terrace A.C. completely construction of Borobudur cornice dating decorated Dieng doorways doubtless earth east east Java entrance fifth balustrade foundation fourth gallery hill Hindu temple illustrating India Indonesia Indra influence inscriptions Java Javanese Jinas Khmer king Krom large number layer linked Mahayana mandala Manjusri monument moulding niches Nirvana north-east corner Pallava panels paving Pawon period of construction Pikatan platform probably rain-water Rakai Pikatan Rama Ratnasambhava reliefs restoration retaining wall Sailendra Sailendra dynasty Sakyamuni Samaratunga Sanjaya Sanskrit sculpture seen shrine side similar Siva Soekmono stairway statues stone structure stupa surrounded symbolism Tara techniques terrace A.C. Beau third gallery tion Vairocana Vishnu wooden Yogyakarta