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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... century BC . By the 3rd century AD , Buddhism had become a major religion of India . enough to be carried by Buddhist pilgrims . Emperor Ashoka. Detail from a gateway , now in the Mathura Museum . Stone cutting was brought to India in ...
... century BC . By the 3rd century AD , Buddhism had become a major religion of India . enough to be carried by Buddhist pilgrims . Emperor Ashoka. Detail from a gateway , now in the Mathura Museum . Stone cutting was brought to India in ...
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... century ) 2 Chola ( 10th - 12th century ) 3 Pandya ( 12th - 13th century ) 4 Madura Nayak ( 14th - 18th century ) 2 The temple tower of Sriranga- nathaswami Temple on Srirangam island in Tiruchirapalli , Tamil Nadu . It is said to be ...
... century ) 2 Chola ( 10th - 12th century ) 3 Pandya ( 12th - 13th century ) 4 Madura Nayak ( 14th - 18th century ) 2 The temple tower of Sriranga- nathaswami Temple on Srirangam island in Tiruchirapalli , Tamil Nadu . It is said to be ...
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... century . The rauzas of Gujarat are another unique architectural contribution to the region . The rauza comprises a tomb and a mosque facing each other , a strategy employed by the ruling family of Gujarat to create a unified whole and ...
... century . The rauzas of Gujarat are another unique architectural contribution to the region . The rauza comprises a tomb and a mosque facing each other , a strategy employed by the ruling family of Gujarat to create a unified whole and ...
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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