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An Introduction to Indian Art- Textbook in Fine Arts for Class XI and XII (Set of 2 Volumes)
An Introduction to Indian Art- Textbook in Fine Arts for Class XI and XII (Set of 2 Volumes)
Publisher National Council of Educational Research and Training
$35
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Time and Meaning- Indian Rock Art From Early to Modern Times
Time and Meaning- Indian Rock Art From Early to Modern Times
By Meenakshi Dubey and Pathak jean Clottes
$225
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2000: Reflections On the Arts In India
2000: Reflections On the Arts In India
By Pratapaditya Pal
$56
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The Rgvedic Deities and Their Iconic Forms (An Old and Rare Book)
The Rgvedic Deities and Their Iconic Forms (An Old and Rare Book)
By JYOTSNA CHAWLA
$73
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Kala - Essays on Contemporary Design Aesthetics
Kala - Essays on Contemporary Design Aesthetics
By Sunita Kohli
$72
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Moslem Architecture- Its Origins & Development
Moslem Architecture- Its Origins & Development
By G.T. Rivoira
$68
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समराङ्गणधार: अपर्नामधेयं वास्तुशास्त्रम् (संस्कृत एवं हिंदी अनुवाद)- Samrangana Sutradhara: Treatise of Housing Architecture, Machines, Inconography and Dance) - Set of Two Volumes
समराङ्गणधार: अपर्नामधेयं वास्तुशास्त्रम् (संस्कृत एवं हिंदी अनुवाद)- Samrangana Sutradhara: Treatise of Housing Architecture, Machines, Inconography and Dance) - Set of Two Volumes
By महाराजधिराज श्रीभोज देव (Maharajdhiraj Shri Bhoj Dev)
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उत्तर प्रदेश - आधुनिक चित्रकला एवं बंगाल शैली: Uttar Pradesh - Modern Painting and Bengal Style
उत्तर प्रदेश - आधुनिक चित्रकला एवं बंगाल शैली: Uttar Pradesh - Modern Painting and Bengal Style
By डॉ. जूही शुक्ला (Dr. Juhi Shukla)
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शिल्पशास्त्रम् (संस्कृत एवं हिंदी अनुवाद)- Shilpa Shastram
शिल्पशास्त्रम् (संस्कृत एवं हिंदी अनुवाद)- Shilpa Shastram
By डॉ. श्रीकृष्ण 'जुगनू ' (Dr. Shrikrishna 'Jugnu')
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Moslem Architecture- Its Origins and Development
Moslem Architecture- Its Origins and Development
By G.T. Rivoira
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History of Indian and Eastern Architecture (Set of 2 Volumes)
History of Indian and Eastern Architecture (Set of 2 Volumes)
By James Fergusson
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Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details: String and Band Patterns
Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details: String and Band Patterns
By Colonel S. S. Jacob
$52
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History of Indian and Eastern Architecture (Set of 2 Volumes)
History of Indian and Eastern Architecture (Set of 2 Volumes)
By James Fergusson
$128
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Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details: Copings and Plinths, Pillars-Caps and Bases (Volume 1)
Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details: Copings and Plinths, Pillars-Caps and Bases (Volume 1)
By Colonel S. S. Jacob
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Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details: Wall and Surface Decorations
Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details: Wall and Surface Decorations
By Colonel S. S. Jacob
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मंदिर स्थापत्य का इतिहास: History of Temple Architecture
मंदिर स्थापत्य का इतिहास: History of Temple Architecture
By डा. सच्चिदानन्द सहाय: (Dr. Sachidananda Sahay)
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मिथिला लोकचित्र: Folk Painting of Mithila
मिथिला लोकचित्र: Folk Painting of Mithila
By कृष्ण कुमार कश्यप और श्रीमती शशिबाला (Krishna Kumar Kashyap & Shrimati Shashibala)
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उत्तर भारत के मंदिर: Temples of North India
उत्तर भारत के मंदिर: Temples of North India
By कृष्णदेव (Krishandev)
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Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details: Carved Doors, Brackets (Volume 2)
Jeypore Portfolio of Architectural Details: Carved Doors, Brackets (Volume 2)
By Colonel S. S. Jacob
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West Asian and Hellenistic Elements in Indian Art
West Asian and Hellenistic Elements in Indian Art
By Vinay Kumar
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The Victoria Memorial- An Overview (An Old and Rare Book)
The Victoria Memorial- An Overview (An Old and Rare Book)
By Sankha Basu
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Interpreting Geometries- Flooring of Rashtrapati Bhavan
Interpreting Geometries- Flooring of Rashtrapati Bhavan
By Sangeeta Bagga Mehta and Saumya Sharma
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Amaravati
Amaravati
By H. Sarkar & S. P. Nainar
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Shaantee Designer Blouse Patterns
Shaantee Designer Blouse Patterns
Publisher Kaja of Kaapree
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विश्वकर्मवास्तुशास्त्रम्: Vishvakarma Vastu Shastram
विश्वकर्मवास्तुशास्त्रम्: Vishvakarma Vastu Shastram
By डॉ. श्रीकृष्ण 'जुगनू ' (Dr. Shrikrishna 'Jugnu')
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थ्योरी एण्ड ड्राप्टिंग कोर्स ऑफ़ कटिंग टेलरिंग विद फैशन डिजाइनिंग: Theory and Drafting Course of Cutting Tailoring with Fashion Designing
थ्योरी एण्ड ड्राप्टिंग कोर्स ऑफ़ कटिंग टेलरिंग विद फैशन डिजाइनिंग: Theory and Drafting Course of Cutting Tailoring with Fashion Designing
By भारती जैन (Bharti Jain)
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वास्तुमञ्जरी (संस्कृत एवं हिंदी अनुवाद)- Vastu Manjari (An Ancient Treatise on The Construction of House, Palace, Temple Building and Iconography)
वास्तुमञ्जरी (संस्कृत एवं हिंदी अनुवाद)- Vastu Manjari (An Ancient Treatise on The Construction of House, Palace, Temple Building and Iconography)
By डॉ. श्रीकृष्ण 'जुगनू' (Dr. Shrikrishan 'Jugnu')
$33
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The Life Of Krishna In Indian Art
The Life Of Krishna In Indian Art
By P. Banerjee
$44
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Design and Environment- A Primer (Third Edition)
Design and Environment- A Primer (Third Edition)
By H Kumar Vyas
$26.40
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Art and Architecture of Lakshmana and Kendriya Mahadeva
Art and Architecture of Lakshmana and Kendriya Mahadeva
By Ritu Singh
$80
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The Queen''s Stepwell at Patan
The Queen''s Stepwell at Patan
By KIRIT MANKODI
$75
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Indian Architecture: According to Manasara-Silpasastra (Mansara Series: Vol. II)
Indian Architecture: According to Manasara-Silpasastra (Mansara Series: Vol. II)
By Prasanna Kumar Acharya
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गोविंदाभिनन्दनम: Govindabhinandanam (Set of 2 Volumes An Old & Rare Book)
गोविंदाभिनन्दनम: Govindabhinandanam (Set of 2 Volumes An Old & Rare Book)
By Gaya C. Tripathi & Maya Malaviya
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Temples of the Gangas of Karnataka
Temples of the Gangas of Karnataka
By I. K. Sarma
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Rabindranath Tagore's Aesthetics (An Old and Rare Book)
Rabindranath Tagore's Aesthetics (An Old and Rare Book)
By K. K. Sharma
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Cave Temples of The Deccan (An Old and Rare Book)
Cave Temples of The Deccan (An Old and Rare Book)
By K.V. Sundara Rajan
$73
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Hindu Architecture In India And Abroad
Hindu Architecture In India And Abroad
By Prasanna Kumar Acharya
$88
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Forts of Kerala (Historical And Architectural Account)
Forts of Kerala (Historical And Architectural Account)
By Ajit kumar
$118
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Art and Architecture of Eastern India
Art and Architecture of Eastern India
By Paromita Das
$102
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Temple Architecture of Rajasthan
Temple Architecture of Rajasthan
By Ratanlal Mishra
$84
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The Art of Indonesia
The Art of Indonesia
By Bachchan Kumar
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The Traditional Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley
The Traditional Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley
By Wolfgang Korn
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Silparatnakosa A Glossary of Orissan Temple Architecture
Silparatnakosa A Glossary of Orissan Temple Architecture
By Sthapaka Niranjana Mahapatra, Bettina Baumer and Rajendra Prasad Das
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World Heritage Series Hampi
World Heritage Series Hampi
By D. Devakunjari and Revised by B. Narasimhaiah
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दानवराजमय रचित मयमतम (संस्कृत एवम् हिन्दी अनुवाद) - Mayamatam: Set of Two Volumes
दानवराजमय रचित मयमतम (संस्कृत एवम् हिन्दी अनुवाद) - Mayamatam: Set of Two Volumes
By Dr. Shailja Pandey
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Environmental Impact Assessment on Art and Architecture
Environmental Impact Assessment on Art and Architecture
By Indrajit Bhandari
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Legacy of Famous Monuments
Legacy of Famous Monuments
By Mataji Shelley Devi
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The Great Mughals Empire: Art
The Great Mughals Empire: Art
By Nandini Kamlesh Singh
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Rock Art Archives of Our Ancestors (Celebrating Birth Centenary of Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar)
Rock Art Archives of Our Ancestors (Celebrating Birth Centenary of Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar)
By Niharika & Sachin Kr. Tiwary
$140
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Universal Value of Rock Art: Celebrating Birth Centenary of Dr Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar
Universal Value of Rock Art: Celebrating Birth Centenary of Dr Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar
By Niharika and Sachin Kr. Tiwary
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A Complete Book on Mughal Architecture
A Complete Book on Mughal Architecture
By Rajesh Chandra
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Indo-Islamic Architecture (An Old and Rare Book)
Indo-Islamic Architecture (An Old and Rare Book)
By Ziyaud-Din-Desai
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Moving Focus (Essays on Indian Art)
Moving Focus (Essays on Indian Art)
By K.G. Subramanyan
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Temple and Legends of Bengal
Temple and Legends of Bengal
By P.C. Roy Choudhury
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Islamic Art and Architecture
Islamic Art and Architecture
By Rajendra Jogalekar
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Ancient Art Architecture and Environment
Ancient Art Architecture and Environment
By Rajesh Chandra
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Excavation At Nagara (An Old & Rare Book)
Excavation At Nagara (An Old & Rare Book)
By R.N Mehta
$38
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A Handbook of Buddhism Art, Architecture, Literature and Philosophy
A Handbook of Buddhism Art, Architecture, Literature and Philosophy
By Rajesh Chandra
$63
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A Handbook of Islamic Architecture
A Handbook of Islamic Architecture
By Rajesh Chandra
$62
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Early Indian Art and Architecture
Early Indian Art and Architecture
By Amrender Verma
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Vijayanagara Paintings (A Rare Book)
Vijayanagara Paintings (A Rare Book)
By C. Sivaramamurti
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The Historical Sculptures of the Vaikunthaperumal Temple Kanchi)
The Historical Sculptures of the Vaikunthaperumal Temple Kanchi)
By Dr. C. Minakshi
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A Complete Guide To Hoysala Temples (An Old and Rare Book)
A Complete Guide To Hoysala Temples (An Old and Rare Book)
By Gerard Foekema
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Gupta Art and Architecture- With Special Refrence To Madhya Pradesh (An Old & Rare Book)
Gupta Art and Architecture- With Special Refrence To Madhya Pradesh (An Old & Rare Book)
By Sudhakar Nath Mishra
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Art of Ancient India: Contextualizing Social Relations
Art of Ancient India: Contextualizing Social Relations
By Shivaji K Panikkar & Abha Sheth
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Defensive Art of India- With Special Reference To Bundelkhand (An Old And Rare Book)
Defensive Art of India- With Special Reference To Bundelkhand (An Old And Rare Book)
By A.P. Singh
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Indian Archaeological Hearitage in Set of 2 Volumes (An Old & Rare Book)
Indian Archaeological Hearitage in Set of 2 Volumes (An Old & Rare Book)
By C.Margabandhu & K.S Ramachandran & A.P. Sagar & D.K Sinha
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Indian Numismatics, History, Art, And Culture- Essays In The Honour of Dr. P.L Gupta (Set of 2 Volumes)
Indian Numismatics, History, Art, And Culture- Essays In The Honour of Dr. P.L Gupta (Set of 2 Volumes)
By D.W. Macdowall & Savita Sharma & Sanjay Garg
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Monuments of Orchha (An Old And Rare Book)
Monuments of Orchha (An Old And Rare Book)
By A.P. Singh And Shiv Pal Singh
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Late Mediaeval Temples of Bengal (Origins and Classifications)
Late Mediaeval Temples of Bengal (Origins and Classifications)
By David J. Mccutchion
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Ajanta (World Heritage Series)
Ajanta (World Heritage Series)
By Debala Mitra
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Indian Folk Arts and Crafts
Indian Folk Arts and Crafts
By Jasleen Dhamija
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Take a glimpse into Indian Art and Architecture that formed the foundation

Architecture in India holds great historical, cultural and religious meaning. Among the vast heritage of traditional and religious architecture, the most well-known architecture include variations of Hindu temple architecture, Indo-Islamic architecture - Mughal architecture, Rajput architecture and Indo-Saracenic architecture. A huge chunk of the earliest Indian secular art and architecture did not survive the test of time as it was made out of perishable materials like wood, however, the art and architecture that did survive were the ones that used stone as their medium. Buddhist and Hindu art and architecture use a lot of symbolism in their work. Buddhist art and architecture showcase different hand positions (mudras) that convey different religious states. Hindu sculptures and buildings represent their deities with many hands to denote the omnipotence of these Gods and each of these hands are significant with different characteristic attributes. Hindu architecture is primarily split into the Dravidian style (South India) and the Nagara style (North India).


Starting from the Neolithic period, Indian architecture has played a huge role in Indian culture ever since. The oldest evidence of Indian art and architecture belongs to this period. The Megalithic burial sites and Neolithic settlements display the interaction between regional and outside influences through their art, architecture, customs, rituals and dialect. Then came the Indus Valley civilization. This era exhibited an advancement in terms of the architecture built. Taking on a utilitarian perspective, these sites flaunted exemplary town planning and engineering expertise with granaries, drains, water-courses, tanks and wells. The architectural decoration was kept to a minimum and the art was found to be made out of terracotta in miniature forms. There were also larger sculptures of figurines. 


After the decline of the Indus Valley civilization, art and architecture in India did not make a significant mark in history. They were mostly made of recycled wood or bricks, thus making them more susceptible to damage, this was until the Mauryan Empire came into being. During this period, Indian rock-cut architecture was a predominant occurrence. This mainly included Buddhist monastic buildings. A primary example of this were the Buddhist stupas. Then came the Gupta Era, with the first surviving free-standing structures in India. These architectural wonders laid the foundation for Hindu temple architecture. 


In more recent years, we have the Vesara architectural form that brings together the architectural style of both South India as well as North India. Jain architecture resembles much of Buddhist and Hindu architecture with rock-cut architecture, the garbhagriha and large mantapa halls. Indo-Islamic architecture was reflective of native/regional Indic, Persian, central Asian, Arabic and Ottoman Turkish architecture. The Mughal Empire also made a significant impact on Indian architecture with architectural wonders such as the Taj Mahal, the Qutub Minar, etc. 



FAQ’s:



Q1. How is the Dravidian style of architecture different from the Nagara style of architecture? 


The main difference between these two styles of architecture is the structure. The Nagara style showcases multiple towers with higher pedestals, while the Dravidian style always displays a single tower that is usually shaped like a pyramid.



Q2. What are India’s contributions to world architecture? 


For ages, India has been an inspiration for many forms of architecture. From the Rajput marvels to the beautiful Taj Mahal, Indian architecture has reinstated the beauty of opulence and intricacy in details. 


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