02306cam a22003373u 4500 56136 UtSlPG 20260610134308.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12008297 UtSlPG de iso639-1 NA Sohrmann, Hans Die altindische Säule: Ein Beitrag zur Säulenkunde Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-06 Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Die altindische Säule: Ein Beitrag zur Säulenkunde" by Dr.-Ing. Hans Sohrmann is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the architectural significance and evolution of columns in ancient Indian architecture, exploring various typologies and their historical contexts. The book likely aims to illuminate the rich heritage of Indian architecture, emphasizing the uniqueness and development of the column as a fundamental architectural element. The opening of the text introduces the author’s foundational views on the study of ancient Indian architecture, particularly focusing on the column (Stambha). It sets the stage for a detailed examination of different types of columns, starting with the indopersian type, defined by their historical and cultural significance. The author discusses how columns symbolize authority and religious beliefs, especially in the context of Buddhism, reflecting broader architectural developments in ancient India. There is an emphasis on the importance of understanding these structures to appreciate the artistic and technical achievements of Indian civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Architecture -- India Columns India -- Antiquities https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56136 96967 96967