Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Advanced
Title details for Introduction to Indian Architecture by Bindia Thapar - Available

Introduction to Indian Architecture

by Bindia Thapar
Surat Kumar Manto
ebook
Read a sample Read a sample
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.
Expand title description text
Series: Periplus Asian Architecture Series Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Kindle Book

  • Release date: June 26, 2012

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781462906420
  • Release date: June 26, 2012

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781462906420
  • File size: 19736 KB
  • Release date: June 26, 2012

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Architecture Travel Nonfiction

Languages

English

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.
Expand title description text
Architecture Travel Nonfiction