Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 12 views

    Safaa

    Uploaded by

    afweird020
    Indian temples showcase different architectural styles from various regions, with the key styles being Dravidian from South India, Nagara from North India, and Vesara which combines elements from both. Dravidian temples have tall towers, intricate carvings, and pyramid-shaped shrines. Nagara temples have curvilinear towers and emphasize vertical lines. Vesara temples blend Dravidian and Nagara features. Temples served as both places of worship and repositories of art, with paintings and sculptures also reflecting regional styles.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Safaa

    Uploaded by

    afweird020
    12 views11 pages
    Indian temples showcase different architectural styles from various regions, with the key styles being Dravidian from South India, Nagara from North India, and Vesara which combines elements from both. Dravidian temples have tall towers, intricate carvings, and pyramid-shaped shrines. Nagara temples have curvilinear towers and emphasize vertical lines. Vesara temples blend Dravidian and Nagara features. Temples served as both places of worship and repositories of art, with paintings and sculptures also reflecting regional styles.

    Original Title

    safaa

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Indian temples showcase different architectural styles from various regions, with the key styles being Dravidian from South India, Nagara from North India, and Vesara which combines elements from both. Dravidian temples have tall towers, intricate carvings, and pyramid-shaped shrines. Nagara temples have curvilinear towers and emphasize vertical lines. Vesara temples blend Dravidian and Nagara features. Temples served as both places of worship and repositories of art, with paintings and sculptures also reflecting regional styles.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    12 views11 pages

    Safaa

    Uploaded by

    afweird020
    Indian temples showcase different architectural styles from various regions, with the key styles being Dravidian from South India, Nagara from North India, and Vesara which combines elements from both. Dravidian temples have tall towers, intricate carvings, and pyramid-shaped shrines. Nagara temples have curvilinear towers and emphasize vertical lines. Vesara temples blend Dravidian and Nagara features. Temples served as both places of worship and repositories of art, with paintings and sculptures also reflecting regional styles.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 11

    regional variations

    introduction
    Indian temples have had a big
    impact on how art and buildings
    look in India. They're not just
    places to pray; they're like art
    masterpieces. These temples show
    off amazing craftsmanship and
    different styles from various
    regions. The designs connect art
    with spiritual feelings, making
    them a significant part of India's
    culture and identity.
    dravidian style
    ( south india )

    Dravidian-style temples in South India stand out


    with tall entrance towers, intricate carvings, and
    pyramid-shaped shrines. Examples like Meenakshi
    Temple in Madurai showcase detailed artistry and a
    focus on symmetry, making them both places of
    worship and architectural marvels.
    dravidian style
    ( south india )

    meenakshi temple, lakshmi ramana swami temple,


    madurai brihadeeswara temple, mysore
    tamil nadu
    ( north india )
    nagara style

    The Nagara style of temples, commonly found in North India, is


    known for its distinct features. These temples often have a
    curvilinear tower called shikhara, topped with an amalaka (a
    stone disk) and a kalasha (a decorative water pot). The entrance
    porch, or mandapa, is another characteristic element.

    The architecture emphasizes vertical lines, and the overall


    design reflects simplicity and elegance.
    ( north india )
    nagara style

    kandariya mahadeva temple, sun temple,


    khajuraho jagannath temple in, konark
    puri.
    ( central india )

    vesara style
    The "Vesara" style typically refers to a fusion of the Dravidian
    (Southern Indian) and Nagara (Northern Indian) architectural styles
    in Indian temple architecture
    Vesara architecture combines features like a stepped pyramid
    (shikhara) from the North with intricate carvings and pillars
    found in Southern temples.
    ( central india )

    vesara style

    virupaksha temple pattadakal group of temples


    aihole group of temples
    paintings
    Narratives and Colors: Temple
    stories inspire paintings with
    vibrant colors and detailed
    storytelling.

    Examples :
    Mysore painting and Pattachitra.
    Raja Ravi Varma, painting
    known for his influenced
    depictions of Indian by dravidian style
    mythological
    themes. Sculptures
    from the Chola
    period, like the
    Nataraja sculpture,
    showcase the grace
    and intricacy of
    Dravidian art.
    Thank you

    You might also like