Discuss the distinctive features of the Nagara style of Indian architecture and also state the important varieties of this style and their chief features.

The Nagara style was prevalent in the region between the Himalayas and the Vindhyas. A study of these temples of northern India reveals two distinct features-one in planning and the other in elevation. In plan, the temple was always a ..

What are the common features and problems of contemporary Indian sculpture and contemporary Indian painting? Discuss with suitable examples.

The common features of both modern Indian paintings and sculpture are that both of them are product of Indian Renaissance; both evolved during British era in same schools of Bombay, Calcutta and Madras through heavy influence of west on traditional ..

While keeping monuments at Mandu in foci, throw light on the rainwater harvesting system. Can Mandu's antique water system be restored and revived? Can it help to solve the drinking water problem in the surrounding areas? Discuss.

Rainwater harvesting is the accumulation and deposition of rainwater for reuse on-site, rather than allowing it to run off. Mandu is located 2000 ft above sea level and had no aquifers or ground water; and had to be dependent upon ..

Discuss the salient Features of Indo-Islamic Architecture. What new elements were added to the Indian architecture by the Muslims?

Islam came along with the migration of Muslim merchants, traders, the saints and finally the conquest of Muslim rulers. The early Islamic architectural activity was visible as back as 8th century in some parts such as Sindh and Gujarat, yet ..

Mathura art represents an important formative stage in the history of Indian art that gave impetus to other arts. Examine.

Mathura emerged as the new centre of art under the rule of the Kusana emperors – Kanishka , Huvishka and Vasudeva. The Mathura art represented an important formative stage in the history of Indian art. It is here that buddha ..

What are the main features of Palladian Style and Victorian Gothic Style? Give some examples of monuments built in these styles in India.

When the British became a power, there were three styles prevalent in England-the Palladian, Baroque and the Victorian. The Palladian style of architecture is based on the works of Andrea Palladio (17th century) of Italy. It could be identified with ..

Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara is the best example of Akbar's style. Elucidate.

Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandara was built in Charbagh style. The area of the precinct comes up to 48 hectares, four times grander than the Humayun’s tomb and is the largest Charbagh in the world. The tomb itself is not covered ..

Why Laurie Baker is known as the "conscience keeper of Indian architecture"and "Gandhi of Indian architecture"? Evaluate his architectural style.

Laurie Baker is known as the “conscience keeper of Indian architecture” and “Gandhi of Indian architecture“. He is known to have learnt from the practices of vernacular architecture and turned the indigenous methods into the modernism. He was famous as ..

Discuss the factors on account of which the architecture of the Tughlaq period was massive and simple.

The architecture of the Tughlaq period becomes massive and simple because of the invasions of the Mongols and the rebellions ofHindu rulers. The buildings of this style arethe tomb of Tughlaq Shah, the city ofTughlaqabad and the fort of Tughlaqabad. ..

Discuss the work of some contemporary architects who have built in a style which is distinctively Indian.

Some architects have succeeded in drawing on the heritage of the past to create a style of building, which is both contemporary and distinctively Indian. The first such example was the Asoka Hotel built in red sandstone in the Mughal ..