Goa: A Traveller's Historical And Architectural Guide
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A richly detailed travel and architectural history guide, this volume chronicles the layered heritage of Goa, the former Portuguese enclave on India's western coast, tracing its evolution from ancient Hindu kingdoms through Islamic rule to over four centuries of European colonial presence. Antony Hutt presents a meticulous survey of the region's most significant monuments, churches, temples, and civic structures, grounding each site within its broader historical and cultural context. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible enough for the curious traveller, the text instructs readers on how to read the built environment of Goa as a palimpsest of overlapping civilizations, artistic traditions, and religious influences. Hutt illustrates how Portuguese Baroque architecture fused with local Konkani craftsmanship to produce a distinctive aesthetic found nowhere else in Asia, making Goa's streetscapes and sacred spaces uniquely compelling. An indispensable companion for anyone seeking to move beyond the beaches and uncover the profound historical depth that defines this remarkable corner of the Indian subcontinent.
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A richly detailed travel and architectural history guide, this volume chronicles the layered heritage of Goa, the former Portuguese enclave on India's western coast, tracing its evolution from ancient Hindu kingdoms through Islamic rule to over four centuries of European colonial presence. Antony Hutt presents a meticulous survey of the region's most significant monuments, churches, temples, and civic structures, grounding each site within its broader historical and cultural context. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible enough for the curious traveller, the text instructs readers on how to read the built environment of Goa as a palimpsest of overlapping civilizations, artistic traditions, and religious influences. Hutt illustrates how Portuguese Baroque architecture fused with local Konkani craftsmanship to produce a distinctive aesthetic found nowhere else in Asia, making Goa's streetscapes and sacred spaces uniquely compelling. An indispensable companion for anyone seeking to move beyond the beaches and uncover the profound historical depth that defines this remarkable corner of the Indian subcontinent.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly detailed travel and architectural history guide, this volume chronicles the layered heritage of Goa, the former Portuguese enclave on India's western coast, tracing its evolution from ancient Hindu kingdoms through Islamic rule to over four centuries of European colonial presence. Antony Hutt presents a meticulous survey of the region's most significant monuments, churches, temples, and civic structures, grounding each site within its broader historical and cultural context. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible enough for the curious traveller, the text instructs readers on how to read the built environment of Goa as a palimpsest of overlapping civilizations, artistic traditions, and religious influences. Hutt illustrates how Portuguese Baroque architecture fused with local Konkani craftsmanship to produce a distinctive aesthetic found nowhere else in Asia, making Goa's streetscapes and sacred spaces uniquely compelling. An indispensable companion for anyone seeking to move beyond the beaches and uncover the profound historical depth that defines this remarkable corner of the Indian subcontinent.
