Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period)

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Read Books Ltd, Apr 16, 2013 - Architecture - 438 pages
Few countries possess a richer architectural heritage than India, a country whose buildings are rooted in history, culture, and religion. As a results of India's global discourse with other regions around the world, there have been many influences that have been assimilated into its architecture, producing unique, varied and lively results. This fantastic volume walks the reader through India's history, both architecturally and culturally, exploring its different styles of buildings and providing interesting insights into their origin and evolution. “Indian Architecture” is highly recommended for those with an interest in architecture and Indian history alike. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on architecture.
 

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INTRODUCTION
ASOKA AND THE BEGINNINGS OF THE BUDDHIST SCHOOL cir 250 B C
BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHERN INDIA 200 B C to 4th CENTURY A D
ITS BEGINNINGS AT AIHOLE AND BADAMI cir A D 450 to 650
EVOLUTION OF THE TEMPLE
THE EARLY CHALUKYAN PHASE AT AIHOLE BADAMI AND PATTADAKAL A D 600 to 750
THE DRAVIDIAN STYLE
THE DRAVIDIAN STYLE
THE NORTHERN OR INDOARYAN STYLE
THE NORTHERN OR INDOARYAN STYLE
THE NORTHERN OR INDOARYAN STYLE
THE TEMPLE CITIES OF THE JAINS
THE BUILDING ART OF NEPAL
THE CAPITAL CITIES OF CEYLON
CAMBODIA
THE BUILDINGS OF THE CHAMS Annam French IndoChina

THE NORTHERN OR INDOARYAN STYLE

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