Introduction to Indian ArchitecturePeriplus Editions (HK) Limited, 2004 - 144 หน้า Take a journey through Indian architecture from the dawn of civilization to the present with this colorful, attractive survey. The architecture of India reflects both the cultural diversity of the subcontinent and its rich political and historical inheritance. In this guide, the various strands of this rich architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, are beautifully presented in word and picture. Readers are taken on a fascinating tour of Indus Valley civilization, early Vedic traditions, Hindu, Jain, Mughal, regional, colonial and post-independence architectural styles. Themes such as water architecture and the architecture of science also figure prominently, giving many westerners their first glimpse of these styles. The informative text, complemented by 400 photographs, watercolors, maps and plans, provide compelling evidence of India's influence on building design throughout history. |
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... Buddhist pilgrims . Emperor Ashoka. Detail from a gateway , now in the Mathura Museum . Stone cutting was brought to India in the 3rd century BC , and Buddhist architecture was the first to use stone as a building material . Buddhist ...
... Buddhist pilgrims . Emperor Ashoka. Detail from a gateway , now in the Mathura Museum . Stone cutting was brought to India in the 3rd century BC , and Buddhist architecture was the first to use stone as a building material . Buddhist ...
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... Buddhist and Brahmanical iconography . The tradition of Buddhist architecture here was started by Rinchen Zangpo , a Tibetan monk , who is said to have initiated the con- struction of 108 monasteries and temples . The gompa or monastery ...
... Buddhist and Brahmanical iconography . The tradition of Buddhist architecture here was started by Rinchen Zangpo , a Tibetan monk , who is said to have initiated the con- struction of 108 monasteries and temples . The gompa or monastery ...
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... Buddhist and Hindu , 2nd edn , New Delhi : CBS Publishers and Distributors , 2003 . Islamic Architecture of India , 2nd edn , New Delhi : CBS Publishers and Distributors , 2002 . Grunwadel , A. , Buddhist Art in India , Varanasi ...
... Buddhist and Hindu , 2nd edn , New Delhi : CBS Publishers and Distributors , 2003 . Islamic Architecture of India , 2nd edn , New Delhi : CBS Publishers and Distributors , 2002 . Grunwadel , A. , Buddhist Art in India , Varanasi ...
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Akbar arch architects architecture in India Babur Bengal brick British Buddhist building built bungalow carved caves ceilings central century chaitya chamber chhajja chhattris columns complex construction corbels courtyard covered create decorated dedicated deity Delhi designed dome Dravidian dynasty elements entrance façade feature finial flanked floor freestanding garbha griha garden gateway gopuram Gujarat Hindu Hindu temple Indian architecture interior Islamic architecture jaalis Jain Jain temples Jami Masjid jharokhas Kerala king known lintels lotus Mahal mandapa massive meters mihrab minar monastery monumental mosque motifs Mughal Muslim Nagara style octagonal Orissa ornate painted palace pavilions pillars platform plinth prayer Rajasthan Rajput Ratha rituals rock-cut roof rulers sacred sanctum sandstone sculpted sculpture Shah Jahan shikhara Shiva shrine side space square stone structure stupa subcontinent Sultanate surrounded Taj Mahal tank tecture tomb tower traditions Vaastu Shastra verandah Vishnu walls white marble wooden worship