ABSTRACT
Connections between the temples of different sites can be considered from a number of viewpoints. As illustrated in the previous chapters, many of the temples of a large number of South and Southeast Asian sites share the same simple typology: that of a single-cell structure, constructed of brick and/or stone masonry, with an identifiable base, walls and superstructure. However, there are considerable variations in the disposition and composition of these elements and it is consideration of these that has provided the basis for this study. This chapter presents our findings on the compositional and architectural linkages between the temple-building traditions of South and Southeast Asia, focusing on analysis of plans, layout and proportion of wall ensembles, superstructure form and constructional and ornamental motifs.
