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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... river basins , desert waste- lands and Deccan plateau cover much of the peninsula which is encircled by the Arabian Sea to the west , the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Indian Ocean to the south . Landscape , climate and history have ...
... river basins , desert waste- lands and Deccan plateau cover much of the peninsula which is encircled by the Arabian Sea to the west , the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Indian Ocean to the south . Landscape , climate and history have ...
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... rivers , to mark the beginning of this onward journey . The ghat provides the physical place to commemorate this , and ... river , interspersed with temples , chhattris and shrines , palaces , dharamshalas or pilgrim shelters , and other ...
... rivers , to mark the beginning of this onward journey . The ghat provides the physical place to commemorate this , and ... river , interspersed with temples , chhattris and shrines , palaces , dharamshalas or pilgrim shelters , and other ...
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... River provided an ideal setting for Buddhist monks seek- ing a retreat . A series of caves , monastic dormitories and prayer halls were carved into the hillside . The caves seem to have been abandoned for almost a millen- nium before ...
... River provided an ideal setting for Buddhist monks seek- ing a retreat . A series of caves , monastic dormitories and prayer halls were carved into the hillside . The caves seem to have been abandoned for almost a millen- nium before ...
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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