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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... gopuram with a double row of more than 400 pillars , and enclosed by a wall . A high wall defines the outer precinct of the temple , and is punctured by a gopuram more massive than the inner one , also axially aligned to the main temple ...
... gopuram with a double row of more than 400 pillars , and enclosed by a wall . A high wall defines the outer precinct of the temple , and is punctured by a gopuram more massive than the inner one , also axially aligned to the main temple ...
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... gopuram soared higher than the previous one , puncturing the successive out- ermost enclosure . Placed axially with the main shrine , the gopurams gave the skyline of the temple town a sweeping concave curve , with the shrine being at ...
... gopuram soared higher than the previous one , puncturing the successive out- ermost enclosure . Placed axially with the main shrine , the gopurams gave the skyline of the temple town a sweeping concave curve , with the shrine being at ...
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Bindia Thapar. aperture that allowed access to the top . The gopuram was usually rectangular in plan , and an opening ... gopuram and golden lotus tank at the Meenak- shi Temple in Madurai , one of South India's great temple towns . 2 3 ...
Bindia Thapar. aperture that allowed access to the top . The gopuram was usually rectangular in plan , and an opening ... gopuram and golden lotus tank at the Meenak- shi Temple in Madurai , one of South India's great temple towns . 2 3 ...
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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