Chapter one Judaist Architecture 1
Judaism 1
Synagogue 4
Old-New Synagogue in Prague 13
Insights 20
Chapter Two Indian Buddhist Architecture 22
Buddhism in India 22
Indian Buddhist Architecure 26
Sanchi 34
Ajanta Caves 39
Insights 45
Chapter Three Christian Architecture 47
Christanity 47
Christian Church 49
Saint Peter's Basilica 60
Hagia Sophia 69
Insights 76
Chapter Four Chinese Buddhist Architecture 79
Chinese Buddhism 79
Chinese Buddhist Architecture 82
Foguang Monastery 88
Insights 93
Chapter Five Hindu Temples 97
Hinduism 97
Hindu Temple 100
Khajuraho Temples Group 108
Insights 116
Chapter Six Tibetan Buddhist Architecture 120
Tibetan Buddhism 120
Tibetan Buddhist Architecture 123
The Potala Palace 132
Insights 139
Chapter Seven Islamic Architecture 143
Islam 143
Islamic Architecture 146
Taj Mahal 157
Insights 165
Chapter Eight Taoist Architecture 168
Taosim 168
Taoist Architecture 171
The White Cloud Temple 177
Insights 182
Chapter Nine Shinto Shrine 184
Shinto 184
Shinto Shrine 186
Ise Shrine 193
Insights 200
Vocabulary 203
Name Index 219
Place Index 224
Reference 227