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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... early Buddhist architecture . Above : The earliest tradition of building in stone was that of rock - cut architecture , as seen in the Ellora Caves . Right : This finely carved terracotta panel is from Vishnupur , west Bengal . In the ...
... early Buddhist architecture . Above : The earliest tradition of building in stone was that of rock - cut architecture , as seen in the Ellora Caves . Right : This finely carved terracotta panel is from Vishnupur , west Bengal . In the ...
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... earliest stupas relied on austere simplicity and massive size to inspire awe , while later examples are intricately carved . Detail from the east torana of the Great Stupa at Sanchi . The torana traces its origins to early village gates ...
... earliest stupas relied on austere simplicity and massive size to inspire awe , while later examples are intricately carved . Detail from the east torana of the Great Stupa at Sanchi . The torana traces its origins to early village gates ...
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... early stages . Many categories of workers and types of skill were employed in the process : rock cutters who did the initial removal of the rock , masons who executed the more precise cutting , and sculptors and polishers who performed ...
... early stages . Many categories of workers and types of skill were employed in the process : rock cutters who did the initial removal of the rock , masons who executed the more precise cutting , and sculptors and polishers who performed ...
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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