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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... finial called the stupi , whose antecedents may be traced back to the stupa . In variations of this theme , the ... finials along its length . The shikhara rests on walls made of dressed stone blocks with pilasters , or on pillars known ...
... finial called the stupi , whose antecedents may be traced back to the stupa . In variations of this theme , the ... finials along its length . The shikhara rests on walls made of dressed stone blocks with pilasters , or on pillars known ...
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... finial , whose most distinctive component is the fluted disk - shaped amalaka , representing the amala , a fruit which has medicinal qualities . The mandapa , especially in the later examples of the Nagara style , also have a ...
... finial , whose most distinctive component is the fluted disk - shaped amalaka , representing the amala , a fruit which has medicinal qualities . The mandapa , especially in the later examples of the Nagara style , also have a ...
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... finial , the main ones being the amalaka and the water urn or kalasha . Crowning them all is the ayudha , which is the emblem of the deity to whom the temple is dedicated . It is usually a trident for Shiva temples and a disk for Vishnu ...
... finial , the main ones being the amalaka and the water urn or kalasha . Crowning them all is the ayudha , which is the emblem of the deity to whom the temple is dedicated . It is usually a trident for Shiva temples and a disk for Vishnu ...
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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