STYLE AND CHARACTERISTIC OF INDIAN ARCHITECTURE

HI everyone, today presentation is about STYLE AND CHARACTERISTIC OF INDIAN ARCHITECTURE

The presenter is; 

• IVY DYANA
• SYUKRI HAKIM
• HILMI

Introduction

Indian architecture covers a multitude of expressions over space and time, constantly absorbing new ideas.

The result is an evolving range of architectural production because of socio-economic and geographical condition

It also transformed because of the forces of the history considered unique to India

Indian architecture has influenced the surrounding regions of the world, especially eastern Asia, due to the spread of ideas with Buddhism.

A number of Indian architectural features such as the stupa (temple mound), sikhara (temple spire), pagoda (temple tower), torana(and temple gate), have become famous symbols of Hindu-Buddhist culture, used extensively in East Asia and South-East Asia.

Early Indian architecture is the story of how powerful and popular religions celebrated their beliefs through monumental design. 

Indus valley civilization

• The arch, a cornerstone of world architecture, was first developed during this period and would later be a staple of Indian architecture.
• The earliest production - was characterized by well planned cities and houses where religion did not seem to play an active role.
• The presence of private drainage systems and public baths showed advanced standards of hygiene and sanitation and ingenious planning.

Formation and development

GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITION

• The rivers Indus and Ganges
• The Himalayas
• The Everest mountain
• Surrounded by seas and Indian ocean
• Many cities were founded on the banks of rivers

RELIGIOUS CONDITION

Buddhism

Hinduism

Jainism

STYLES OF INDIAN ARCHITECTURE

THE MAJOR TYPES OF INDIAN ARCHITECTURES 

Know The ELEMENTS Of BUILDING Indian Architecture

ANCIENT INDIAN  ARCHITECTURE

• TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE
• CAVE ARCHITECTURE
• ROCK CUT ARCHITECTURE

COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE

• BRITISH COLONIAL ERA

INDO ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE

• The ‘Qutb Minar’, 
• The Qutb Complex
• The ‘Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque’,