Living Tradition, The

Synopsis
Looks at the ancient Indian Vaastu tradition of art and architecture. Shri Ganapti Sthapati, whose family have been sculptors since the 11th century, explains the roles which monuments and buildings have played in Indian culture, from the making of stone idols in Mammallapuram to the building of stone temples at Kamudhi and Ratnagirr.
Series
Rear Window, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 40 min.
Year of production
1992
Availability
Sale
Notes
Broadcast on C4 on 2/6/92.
Subjects
Architecture; Art
Keywords
buildings; India; religious buildings; sculpture

Credits

Director
B Kaliasam
Producer
Tariq Ali
Cast
Shri Ganapti Sthapati 

Production Company

Name

Bandung Ltd

Notes
See: Clips and Footage

Distributor

Name

Clips and Footage

Email
info@clipsandfootage.com
Web
http://www.clipsandfootage.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 7287 1007
Fax
+44 (0) 20 7287 1009
Address
Studio 310, Spitfire Studios
63-71 Collier Street
London N1 98E
Notes
Contact: Alison Mercer

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