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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... flanked by rows of pillars demarcating side aisles . The single central chamber often had a number of smaller chambers opening off it , carved deep into the rock . The pillars , initially with plain bases and capitals , came to be ...
... flanked by rows of pillars demarcating side aisles . The single central chamber often had a number of smaller chambers opening off it , carved deep into the rock . The pillars , initially with plain bases and capitals , came to be ...
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... flanked by two smaller cupolas . Within the hall is a splendid mihrab marking the qibla , embellished with engraved and painted inscriptions from the Koran . The main mihrab is flanked by two smaller ones , thus retaining a strict ...
... flanked by two smaller cupolas . Within the hall is a splendid mihrab marking the qibla , embellished with engraved and painted inscriptions from the Koran . The main mihrab is flanked by two smaller ones , thus retaining a strict ...
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... flanked by two rectangular compartments , one of which contains the deep entrance porch . The porch is surrounded by a double colonnade of twelve massive Ionic columns , and surmounted by a pediment . One of the façades has a pediment ...
... flanked by two rectangular compartments , one of which contains the deep entrance porch . The porch is surrounded by a double colonnade of twelve massive Ionic columns , and surmounted by a pediment . One of the façades has a pediment ...
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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