Introduction to Indian ArchitecturePeriplus Editions (HK) Limited, 2004 - 144 ˹éÒ 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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... defined by a horizontal series of kudu that house gods and goddesses , creating the semblance of a divine mountain city with homes and occupants . These components or aedicules grouped around the shikhara vary in number and in the ...
... defined by a horizontal series of kudu that house gods and goddesses , creating the semblance of a divine mountain city with homes and occupants . These components or aedicules grouped around the shikhara vary in number and in the ...
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... defined by a series of extensions which , as they increase in number , may transform the plan till it becomes cruciform in shape . Based on the complex mandala of the Vaastu Shastra , the projections alter only the outer face of the ...
... defined by a series of extensions which , as they increase in number , may transform the plan till it becomes cruciform in shape . Based on the complex mandala of the Vaastu Shastra , the projections alter only the outer face of the ...
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... defined by placing the tomb in the midst of a special garden called the chahar or charbagh , literally a garden divided into four quadrants , with a defined central axis leading up to the tomb . Most Indo - Islamic tombs are therefore ...
... defined by placing the tomb in the midst of a special garden called the chahar or charbagh , literally a garden divided into four quadrants , with a defined central axis leading up to the tomb . Most Indo - Islamic tombs are therefore ...
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