HOA3 MIDTERMS

The building complex incorporates the design traditions of Indo-Islamic and Mughal architecture. It employs symmetrical constructions with the usage of various shapes and symbols.

one of the precious early stone material of India, it was utilized in the construction of taj mahal, Victoria memorial (kolkata) and Dukhnivaron Sahib Gurdwara (Ludhana)

Architect of Hawa Mahal

Architect of Taj Mahal

This composite stream of influence produced Greaco-Roman and Gandharan Buddhist art and architecture

Many of the oldest sculptural elements have been moved to the museum beside the temple, and some, such as the carved stone railing wall around the main structure, have been replaced by replicas.

Many of the oldest sculptural elements have been moved to the museum beside the temple, and some, such as the carved stone railing wall around the main structure, have been replaced by replicas.

with its thirteen-stories highly enriched pyramidal sikra

World’s tallest stupa and the third tallest structure in the world, located in the ruins of Jetavana in the sacred world heritage city of Anuradhapura

Old palace of brick walls remarkable for its carved balcony with 55 windows on its facade

were mounds erected (a) to commemorate some sacred spot ; (b) to contain sacred relics and then known as dagobas or receptacles for relics.

the two toffee-colored minarets,adorned with terracotta tileswere raised in the early 12thone has panels of bold Kuficlettering on the top.

are all excavated out of the solid rock, thus presenting only one external face. They recall the rock-cut tombs of Upper Egypt. The normal type resembles in plan an English three-aisled cathedral with circular apse, containing the shrine, at the end furthest from the entrance.

The normal type is a central square space, with or without columns, surrounded by chambers for the priests, and occasionally containing a sanctuary for the shrine

A Hindu temple, characterized by intricate carvings and sculptures

Has the typical “Sikhara” spire, but with cluster of small pavilions on each side of the 3 arcaded storeys a carved stone frieze depicting the romantic krishna legend

A Buddhist monastery, typically consisting of a temple and associated buildings. It serves as a place for monks to live and study

Stands on a low narrow plinth and has medieval addition of an immense finial, a conical spire in thirteen diminishing tiers symbolizing the 13 Buddhist heavens with umbrella apex

They differ from other rock-cut examples, being monolithic free standing temples, the surrounding rock being cut away so that external facades are visible.

Constructed by King Ranajit Malla in 1753 CE It serves as the entrance to the inner courtyard leading to the Taleju temple and Naga Pokhari

Also known as the Maha Thupa

has been restored in recent times, but old forms are visible in the plain austere linese of the 3 platforms 14m high, low tumulus, and the 14m high sikhara resembling the finial of swayambunath

The Benares of Nepal Stands on the west banks of the Bagmati Dedicated to Shiva and consist entirely of stone and wooden temples, with burning ghat by the river

Became the next major capital after Anuradhapura

This era saw the construction of rock temples, framed structures with pillars and lintels,and significant use of natural landscapes in architecture.

Architect credited with promoting Buddhism in Sri Lanka, (?), during the 1st century BCE and is associated with the establishment of significant Buddhist sites.

are the cause of the Nagara and Dravidian styles respectively.

Once famous for its Sanskrit and Tibetan manuscripts. Is seven storeys high with a spacious assembly hall

Stands on a hill 90m (300ft) above the plain. Imposing externally, with skyscraper-like sloping walls, glided roofs and bells crowning the chortens

Fortress-like, sited on hilltops, often commanding magnificent views, built of stone and sun-dried bricks

This palace is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument that rises to about 50 feet (15 m). The top three floors of the structure have the width of a single room, while the first and second floors have patios in front of them.

The rock-cut temples have but one external facade, which is in the face of the rock, and the architecture is therefore mainly internal, but interesting in showing an undoubted imitation of timber originals.

Became the next major capital after the Anuradhapura

Mark of Nepalese Temple designed in 1700 AD
integrated styles of near contemporary monuments to make convincing political and religious statement while erecting a temple to his deity

Stambhas, or Lats, were columns on which were carved inscriptions, the top being crowned with emblems, such as the elephant and lion, often reminiscent of Persepolitan architecture. The best known as ______

were columns on which were carved inscriptions, the top being crowned with emblems, such as the elephant and lion, often reminiscent of Persepolitan architecture.

Was mainly a development of the classic development of the classic Anuradhapura