Isbn: 9788189239251 - architecture of india (ancient to modern) [gebundene ausgabe] by ramprakash m... (1 risultati)

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction to Indian architecture. 2. The traditional theory of architecture. 3. Temple architecture. 4. Jaina architecture. 5. Cave architecture. 6. Islamic architecture. 7. Colonial architecture. 8. Modern architecture of India. 9. Assessing the growth of Indian architecture. Bibliography. Index. Indian architecture is that vast tapestry of production of the Indian subcontinent that encompasses a multitude of expressions over space and time transformed by the force of history considered unique to the sub continent sometimes destroying but most of the time absorbing. The result is an evolving range of architectural production that none the less retains a certain amount of continuity across history. This architectural heritage is one of the most enduring achievements o f Indian civilisation. This book introduces various facets of Indian architecture through the ages. It attempts to show the total image of Indian architecture by evenly picking up architecture forms from Indus valley period to post independence period. Besides students and professionals of architecture this book will also be useful for historians archeologists tourists and interested layman. 288 pp. …