Significance of Architecture
Synonyms: Design, Structure, Construction, Engineering, Layout, Planning, Building, Framework, Building design, Construction style, Structural design, Architectural engineering, Urban planning, Landscape architecture
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Buddhist concept of 'Architecture'
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) Architecture is a field in which the meander ornament can be found, and this is often associated with patterns and motifs, seen in the form of friezes and other decorative elements.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Architecture'
Architecture in Hinduism encompasses the essential aspects of temple design detailed in the Tritiyakhanda, reflecting its cultural importance and the construction of buildings as key elements in ancient Indian society.
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) Architecture, in its broadest sense according to the Samarangana, is a science deeply rooted in philosophical theory and cosmological understanding, requiring planning that goes hand-in-hand with creation.[2] (2) In the art of architecture, three distinct phases of movement are discernible in Kashmir, marking its evolution over centuries.[3] (3) This is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and structures, a subject of detailed expatiations in the texts.[4] (4) Architecture is a subject which the Manasara is considered to be the only standard work on, according to some interpretations.[5] (5) The art of architecture is defined as what the architect makes, and it is a four-fold concept comprising Shastra, Karma, Prajna, and Shila.[6]
From: Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary)
(1) Architecture is a key aspect that differentiates various groups and types of temples, along with karma, style, superstructure, dedication, and size.[7] (2) A literature which the 57th Chapter in Samaranganasutradhara is dealing with. It is the longest chapter not only in the Samarangana, but in the whole of literature.[8]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) It is a science in which the sixty-four kinds of bases are divided according to measurement. It is referred to as the Manasara.[9] (2) It is related to three styles mentioned in the treatise Manasara under throe geographical names (Nagara or northern, Vesara or eastern, and Dravida or southern).[10] (3) This single word is the subject of the text, as the text focuses on the construction and design of buildings, specifically in the context of deities.[11] (4) This is the field of study or practice that is described, with specific instructions on how to erect pillars and the associated ceremonies.[12]
From: Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India)
(1) This is one of the sixty-four fine arts, which is a form of entertainment, and should be studied along with the Kamasutra according to the text.[13]
The concept of Architecture in local and regional sources
Architecture, as defined by regional sources, is the science of building. However, its scientific foundation is considered no stronger than that of poetry or music.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Architecture is a key consideration in the design of the new Temple and Math, with Swamiji planning to apply ideas gathered from his global travels.[14]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Architecture reached magnificent heights during the Moghul period, with gigantic works like the Taj-Mahal standing as testaments to the artistic achievements and grandeur of the era.[15] (2) Architecture is a subject explored in an Oxford Pamphlet by Claude Batley, discussing its history, tradition, beauty, and suitability to climate, while warning against the loss of Indian individuality.[16] (3) It is defined as the functional organization of enclosed space, both vertically and horizontally, and expresses stability and endurance through geometrical patterns that appeal to the imagination.[17] (4) Architecture is one of the primary art-forms in which the great ideas our ancients thought and lived have been concretized and scattered across the country.[18] (5) The architecture of the State Bank of Hyderabad is imposing and profuse, displaying an impressive structural design that captures attention and admiration.[19]
The concept of Architecture in scientific sources
Architecture, in the context of the Philistine Sanctuary at Tell Qasile, as detailed in Amihai Mazar's publication, refers to the design and construction of the sanctuary itself.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings.[20] (2) Architecture is a discipline where Virtual and Augmented Reality Technology are increasingly incorporated for project development, visualization, and educational purposes.[21] (3) Architecture is realized through the careful interpretation of design details and the understanding of materials and structures, with practical education emphasizing the tangible aspects that bring architectural concepts to life.[22]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) This discipline concerns the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures, with considerations for aesthetics, function, and human inhabitants.[23] (2) Architecture involves the design and construction of buildings and other structures, shaping the physical environment and influencing the functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability of urban spaces.[24] (3) It is a discipline with the aim of the construction and the organization of space and has an essential role in defining the non-visual comfort conditions of people living in buildings.[25]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Architecture, particularly mortuary architecture, in Lycia provides crucial evidence for their cultural identity, religious beliefs, and historical context, showcasing a blend of Anatolian, Greek, and Achaemenid styles.[26] (2) The term "Architecture" appears in several titles, such as "Dutch Architecture in Ceylon" and "The Architecture of an Island", indicating a focus on the design, construction, and style of buildings and structures in specific regions and historical contexts.[27] (3) Architecture functions as a constitutive component in the developmental process and in the popularization of the fresh understanding of religion and religious experience.[28]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) A domain in which 4 D printing remains in its embryonic stage, predominantly confined to laboratory-scale experiments.[29]
Classical concept of 'Architecture'
From: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
(1) Architecture is an art mentioned in the text where the good is different in different actions and arts, so the good in architecture is a house, which is the goal for which everything else is done.[30] (2) It is described as an art form and essentially a reasoned state of capacity to make, indicating that it involves a true course of reasoning.[31]
From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope
(1) The architecture of the temple is not as imposing as that which will be found at Thebes, but it is noted for its exquisite reliefs.[32]