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History Of Indian And Eastern Architecture V1 (1910)

History Of Indian And Eastern Architecture V1 (1910)

Fergusson, James
Burgess, James

Hardcover

General ArchitectureInterior Design

ISBN10: 1436571030
ISBN13: 9781436571036
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 508
Weight: 2.01
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book History Of Indian And Eastern Architecture V1 was written by James Fergusson and first published in 1910. It is a comprehensive study of the architecture of India and other Eastern countries, covering a wide range of topics such as the evolution of architectural styles, the influence of religion and culture on architecture, and the use of materials and construction techniques.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Indian and Eastern architecture. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of Indian architecture, from the ancient Indus Valley civilization to the Mughal era. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the various styles of architecture that emerged during different periods, such as the Buddhist and Hindu styles of the Mauryan and Gupta periods, the Islamic architecture of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire, and the colonial architecture of the British Raj.Throughout the book, Fergusson provides detailed descriptions and analyses of various architectural elements such as columns, arches, and domes, as well as the various decorative motifs and designs that are commonly found in Indian and Eastern architecture. He also discusses the social and cultural context in which these architectural styles emerged, and how they were influenced by factors such as religion, politics, and economics.Overall, History Of Indian And Eastern Architecture V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of architecture in India and other Eastern countries. It is written in a clear and accessible style, and is accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring the subject matter to life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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