The Growth and Development of Astronomy and Astrophysics in India and the Asia-Pacific Region
The Growth and Development of Astronomy and Astrophysics in India and the Asia-Pacific Region

Author: Wayne Orchiston

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-06-28

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 9811336458

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book discusses the study of astronomy in different cultures, applied historical astronomy and history of multi-wavelength astronomy, and the genesis of recent research. It contains peer-reviewed papers gathered from the International Conference on Oriental Astronomy 9 (ICOA-9) held at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, India. It covers the areas like megalithic and other prehistoric astronomy, astronomical records in ancient texts, astronomical myths and architecture, astronomical themes in numismatics and rock art, ancient astronomers and their instruments, star maps and star catalogues, historical records and observations of astronomical events, calendars, calendrical science and chronology, the relation between astronomy and mathematics, and maritime astronomy. This book will be a valuable complement to a future generation of students and researchers who develop an interest in the field of Asian and circum-Pacific history of astronomy.

Megaliths of the World
Megaliths of the World

Author: Luc Laporte

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

Published: 2022-08-22

Total Pages: 1436

ISBN-13: 1803273216

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Bringing together the latest research on megalithic monuments throughout the world, 150 researchers offer 72 articles, providing a region-by region account in their specialist areas, and a summary of the current state of knowledge. Highlighting salient themes, the book is vital to anyone interested in the phenomenon of megalithic monumentality.

Towards a New Art History
Towards a New Art History

Author: Ratan Parimoo

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Essays Here, Challenging The Boundaries And Assumptions Of Mainstream Art History, Question Many Preconceived Notions About Meaning In Representations Artistic And Art Historical. Emphasizing On Specific Visual Cultures Within The Dynamics Of Historical Processes, They Raise Critical Issues Of Art Production, Circulation And Consumption And Attempt To Rescue Traditional Arts From A Past That Is Hermetically Sealed Off From The Present.

Surapura Samsthana
Surapura Samsthana

Author: Es. Ke Aruṇi

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Study Deals With A State Known As Surapura Samsthana Which Was An Off-Shoot Of The Vijayanagara Empire And The Adil Shahi Of Bijapur. 7 Chapters - Introduction, Political History, Economy And Religion, Archaeological Sites, Epilogue, Bibliography- 88 Plates In Black And White And Colour. 74 Figures.

Space, Time, Place
Space, Time, Place

Author: Maurizio Forte

Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Third International Conference on Remote Sensing in Archaeology, 17th-21st August 2009, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

India and the Eastern Seas
India and the Eastern Seas

Author: Alok Tripathi

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This volume provides latest valuable information about maritime activities on the east coast of India and in the Eastern Seas. On shore excavations at Mahabalipuram in the Bay of Bengal have generated data of scientific and cultural value for the study of shoreline changes and their effect on the coastal monuments. Maritime research in the Bay of Bengal, Malaysia, Cambodia andJapan has also been included.