Architecture: 1 definition
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Architecture means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaArchitecture (in Sanskrit: Vāstuvidyā) were traditionally crafted by professional artisans, as part one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Ends with: Dravidian architecture, Indian Architecture, Temple architecture.
Full-text (+3710): Vastuvidya, Sthapatya, Vastujnana, Sthapaty, Shilpashastra, Vastushastra, Vastu, Golaci, Vastukarman, Garbhagriha, Nagnajit, Manasara, Nivasaracana, Temple architecture, Shilpavidyalaya, Antarala, Kati, Nilatantra, Danda, Mendhari.
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Search found 109 books and stories containing Architecture; (plurals include: Architectures). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Importance of the Study < [Chapter 1]
Folklore, Culture, and Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 9]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
4. A General Note on Architecture < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
5-8. The Present Thesis < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
(v) The character of the building aspect etc. (Patākādi-ṣaṭ-chandas) < [Chapter 6 - Fundamental Canons of Hindu Architecture]
(ii) The Architecture (Sthāpatya) < [Chapter 3 - The Architect and Architecture]
(iii) Maya: The Founder of the Dravidian school of Architecture < [Chapter 4 - An outline History of Hindu Architecture]
Dead Greens < [January – March, 2005]
Architecture And Temple Construction < [January 1958]
Integrated Art < [July 1957]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Rock-cut Architecture < [Chapter 4]
Structural Architecture < [Chapter 4]
Jain Architecture (Introduction) < [Chapter 4]
The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 1a - Note on Architecture (vāstu) < [Chapter 7 - Art and Architecture in the Matsyapurāṇa]
Part 1b - The Vedic and Purāṇic sources of Architecture (vāstu) < [Chapter 7 - Art and Architecture in the Matsyapurāṇa]
Part 1c - Architecture (vāstu) in the Matsyapurāṇa < [Chapter 7 - Art and Architecture in the Matsyapurāṇa]
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