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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... region , which eventually merged in the south with the Dravidian forms and spread its influence westward toward Raj- asthan . Beyond Bhubaneshwar , Konarak and further east , the terracotta temples of Gaur and Vishnupur , Bengal , both ...
... region , which eventually merged in the south with the Dravidian forms and spread its influence westward toward Raj- asthan . Beyond Bhubaneshwar , Konarak and further east , the terracotta temples of Gaur and Vishnupur , Bengal , both ...
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... region of Kerala . The tropical climate , heavy rainfall and fertile soil , in which over 600 varieties of trees grow , as well as early trade contact with East and Southeast Asia , and with the Phoenicians , Romans , Arabs , Chinese ...
... region of Kerala . The tropical climate , heavy rainfall and fertile soil , in which over 600 varieties of trees grow , as well as early trade contact with East and Southeast Asia , and with the Phoenicians , Romans , Arabs , Chinese ...
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... region . The rauza comprises a tomb and a mosque facing each other , a strategy employed by the ruling family of Gujarat to create a unified whole and to ensure that the ruler would always be remembered by his people . The Deccan Style ...
... region . The rauza comprises a tomb and a mosque facing each other , a strategy employed by the ruling family of Gujarat to create a unified whole and to ensure that the ruler would always be remembered by his people . The Deccan Style ...
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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