Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Take a journey through Indian architecture from the dawn of civilization to the present with this colorful, attractive survey.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;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.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The informative text, complemented by 400 photographs, watercolors, maps and plans, provide compelling evidence of India's influence on building design throughout history.
Synopsis
This comprehensive guide to Indian architecture presents the country's architectural history, from the dawn of civilization to modern times, through words and pictures.
The subcontinent of India has a long and rich architectural history. Beginning with the Indus Valley civilization and the early Vedic traditions, readers are introduced to the Hindu, Jain, Mughal (Islamic), and colonial (British) architectural periods, culminating in the post-Independence idiom.
Examples of signature monuments or buildings are provided for each of the individual schools of architecture. Regional styles, such as Nagara in the north and Dravida in the south, and special types of architecture, such as water architecture and the architecture of science, are also covered.
The informative text is complemented by color photographs, maps, site plans, and other visual material, making the book an essential companion for anyone interested in India and its rich architectural traditions.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Take a journey through Indian architecture from the dawn of civilization to the present with this colorful, attractive survey. Styles examined here include Hindu, Jain, Mughal (Islamic) and colonial (British) architecture, culminating in landmarks still existent today. Themes such as water architecture and the architecture of science also figure prominently, giving many westerners their first glimpse of these styles.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The informative text, complemented by 400 photographs, watercolors, maps and plans, provide compelling evidence of India's influence on building design throughout history.
Synopsis
Take a journey through Indian architecture from the dawn of civilization to the present with this colorful, attractive survey. Styles examined here include Hindu, Jain, Mughal (Islamic) and colonial (British) architecture, culminating in landmarks still existent today. 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.
About the Author
andlt;iandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Bindia Thaparandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/Bandgt; has worked in the field of design for several years. She is a visiting lecturer at the School of Architecture and Planning in New Delhi, and has illustrated several children's' books.
Table of Contents
Introduction / Early Architecture / Sacred Spaces/ Buddhist Sacred Spots / Sacred Hindu Architecture / The Dravidian Style / The Nagara Style / Hoyasala Architecture / The Terra-cotta Temples of Bengal / The Temples of Kerala / Temple Towns/ Sacred Jain Architecture