A Gate To Ancient Indian Architecture

(Size: 28.5x22.5cms.), The present work, in order to get ourselves introduced to the subject, aims at tracing peculiar characteristic features of different types of architecture that flourished in India in ancient times. As the detail study of the subject is not for aimed at we have selected here only the best examples representing the different styles of architecture for our purpose and focussed our attention on the survey of distinctive elements such as the technique, material, origin, plan, elevation, roof, tower, exterior, ceiling, interior etc. of each of the examples. An attempt is also made to explain the structure of different buildings with the help of drawings and photographs. The available data is arranged here in the following manner: Introduction and Early architectural Activities, Stuupa Architecture, Rock-Cut Architecture, and Hindu Temple Architecture. Though it is only a sort of introduction to the subject I believe that the work will prove useful for the elementary study of the subject to the students and scholars alike and will also inspire some students, to go deep into the subject and find out themselves the important of our ancient heritage. (B/W Illus., Figs., Abbrev.), Biblio., Gloss., Index. ISBN:818893402X 215 Yr. of Pub.2004 Hard Bound