History Of Architecture

Italian Architecture: Remarkable Impact on Global Architecture

Introduction Italy offers a wide range of architectural styles. The Italian Architecture has had a significant impact on the architecture of the rest of the globe. Italy is known for its significant architectural achievements, including the construction of aqueducts, temples, and similar structures during ancient Rome, the founding of the Renaissance architectural movement in the […]

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The Mesmerizing Egyptian Era and its Architecture

Preksha Goyal

“The Egyptian contribution to architecture was more concerned with remembering the dead rather than the living.” -Stephen Gardener Introduction Egyptian architecture, the greatest of all time which focused on the dead, had a permanent imprint on the manuscripts of Egypt. Some interesting facts, tales, verdicts and chanting of the realm to bow down to their

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Victorian Architecture: One of the Fascinating Architectures of the 18th Century

Prisha Shinde

Introduction Victorian architecture emerged in England and has largely defined the architecture of its cities and towns. Victorian-era architecture and its influence have also spread internationally to places like North America, Australia, and New Zealand, where numerous countries and regions modified it to fit local tastes, lifestyles, and building materials available locally. Victorian Architecture also

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Colonial architecture in Kolkata: Perfect Blend of European and Indian styles

Shiwangi Saha

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Kolkata, located on the east bank of the River Hooghly, is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational center of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India’s oldest operating port and its prime riverine port. The city has a

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Vithala Temple Complex: Deep into the Core of Ruins

Rishita Sharma

Abstract Hampi is known as the Karnataka ruins, and it is renowned for its architecture, culture, and history. It is located in northern Karnataka. A few of the temples that are ruined have been taken over by UNESCO to preserve them. The temple is set on a large campus with a perimeter wall and entry

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The Mystery of Egyptian Architecture

Prisha Shinde

Introduction Ancient Egypt was a civilization of ancient Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River, situated in the place that is now the country Egypt. Ancient Egyptian civilization followed prehistoric Egypt and coalesced around 3100 BC with the political unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under Menes. Ancient Egypt was controlled by

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Hagia Sophia: An Interesting Identity Through Revolutions

Bhakti Kulkarni

The emergence Emperor Justinian I (reigned 527–565) erected the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, currently, Istanbul, to replace an older temple that had been destroyed also during the Nika Revolt in 532. When Justinian’s magnificent cathedral was first consecrated in 537, it immediately became a symbol of authority in Constantinople and across the globe. It was

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Discovering the Fascinating Wonders of Buddhist Architecture

Deepika Shukla

India: The Cradle of Buddhist Architecture In its homeland, India, Buddhism, and Jainism played a pivotal role in shaping early architectural styles. The emergence of stupas, viharas, and chaityas was a significant milestone in Buddhist architecture evolution. These structures served as places of worship, meditation, and communal congregation. Architectural Evolution: From Stupas to Temples The

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The Egyptian Architecture: An Intriguing Evolution in Architecture

Sneha J Uttarkar

Introduction The reign of the Egyptian Pharaohs lasted for about 2700 years with its first king Narmer in 3100 B.C.E. and concluded with the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 B.C.E. During this long period, there were times of strong centralized rule, and periods of much weaker which led to colonization from other rulers and

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Important Historians in Italian Architecture: Founding Fathers of Architecture in Italy

Sneha J Uttarkar

Introduction Italy offers a wide range of architectural styles. The architecture of Italy has had a significant impact on the architecture of the rest of the globe. Italy is known for its significant architectural achievements, including the construction of aqueducts, temples, and similar structures during ancient Rome, the founding of the Renaissance architectural movement in

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