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Art and architecture of Himachal Pradesh

Miam Goverdhan Singh

Art and architecture of Himachal Pradesh

by Miam Goverdhan Singh

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Published by B.R. Pub. Corp., Distributed by D.K. Publishers" Distributors in Delhi, New Delhi .
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    Places:
  • India,
  • Himachal Pradesh.
    • Subjects:
    • Art, Indic -- India -- Himachal Pradesh.,
    • Architecture -- India -- Himachal Pradesh.

    • Edition Notes

      StatementMian Goverdhan Singh.
      Classifications
      LC ClassificationsN7307.H48 S56 1983
      The Physical Object
      Pagination290 p., cxxxii p. of plates :
      Number of Pages290
      ID Numbers
      Open LibraryOL2828342M
      LC Control Number83904019

      This book documents an indigenous building technique called the kath-khuni construction prevalent in Himachal Pradesh, India. The relative isolation of the hills and the demanding environment fostered development and persistence of distinctive prathaa, i.e., traditions practiced for centuries. The Palace bears a European architecture and is now maintained and run by Himachal Tourism and is a heritage property. Padam Palace Built in by Raja Padam Singh, the erstwhile ruler of Bushair state, the palace displays a fusion of hill and colonial architecture.

      The indigenous form of architecture of Himachal Pradesh is known as the 'Kathkuni' style of architecture and specimens of which are prevalent in the districts of Shimla, Kinnaur and Kullu. The architectures of the houses in Himachal Pradesh are dictated by . Wooden Art and Architecture of Himachal Pradesh. Chandramolle Modgil. A wooden temple is a subtle reproduction of a deodar tree in form and spirit. If nature has bestowed deodar tree to conceptualize a temple, the man has contributed his artistic talent, ingenuity and skill to make it beautiful. Thus, a wooden temple identifies itself with the.

      Thesis - Centre for Baudddha Darshan at Tabo, Spiti, Himachal Pradesh by Anoli Shah, from SCHOOL OF ARCHITCETURE – VADODARA DESIGN ACADEMY. ABSTRACTThe idea of designing a Bauddha Darshan Centre at Tabo is due to the historical significance of the region as a major learning hub and preserver of many manuscripts of this. After Independence, 30 princely states of the area were united and Himachal Pradesh was formed on 15th April, With the recognition of Punjab on 1st November, , certain areas belonging to it were also included in Himachal Pradesh. On 25th January, , Himachal Pradesh was made a .


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30 Day Replacement : Mian Goverdhan Singh. Himachal Pradesh: Traditional Architecture. Chehni Kothi in Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh, is among the few villages left that still practise the traditional construction methods.

The typical layout of Himachal village is quite evident here with the nine-storey temple tower, once a fort residence of Queen Chaini, occupying the central location.

The most ancient art and architecture of Himachal Pradesh is in the Khasha style and the basic material used is wood. Temple Architecture if Himachal Pradesh Throughout Himachal Pradesh, there are four distinct styles of hill temple architecture which mark out different eras of religious beliefs.

Settlement Pattern: • The vernacular architecture of hamlets in Himachal Pradesh also varies from region to region, depending upon the climatic factors and the availability of local materials. • Factors affecting the settlement has always been the slope of the settlement area, ridge and the valley.

The various art forms of Himachal Pradesh reflect its rich culture and heritage. The people in this state preserve their traditional and social art forms through paintings, architecture, dance and music.

An amalgamation of various cultures in Himachal Pradesh gives tourists a. Some of the most popular books about Himachal Pradesh are ‘Kinner Desh’ by Rahul Sankritayan, Kullut Desh ki Kahani by Lal Chand Prarthi, Temple Architecture of Western Himalaya by O.C. Handa, Kullu and Lahaul by G.C. Bruce, Wonderland of Himachal Pradesh by Jag Mohan Balokhra.

“Matra: Ways of Measuring Vernacular Built Forms of Himachal Pradesh” () (co-authored with Dr. Skye Morrison) and 2. “Naqsh: The Art of Wood Carving of Traditional Houses of Gujarat – Focus on Ornamentation” ().Reviews: 2. About the Book Himachal Pradesh has been known from the time immemorial as the 'Land of Gods', who have their abodes in the entire length and breadth of the state.

The deities enshrined therein, belong to different cults and creeds, of the Hindu, the Buddhist and the Jaina pantheons. These shrines belong to the different periods of Indian history, portray different schools of art and. Traditional House in Solan (Himachal Pradesh, India) [The south east side elevation] Traditional dwelling which have evolved over the ages have been influenced by these factors: Climatic response to the envioronment.

Cultural pattern of the inhabitants. Adaptability of the house according to the social lifestyle. Locally available construction material. LOCATION Site plan showing the [ ].Art and architecture of Himachal Pradesh / Mian Goverdhan Singh B.R.

Pub. Corp. ; Distributed by D.K. Publishers' Distributors Delhi: New Delhi Wikipedia Citation Please see Wikipedia's template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. ‘Tradition and Invention in Himachal Pradesh Temple Arts’, in Artibus Asiae – Blackburn, Stuart H.

‘Death and Deification: Folk Cultures in Hinduism’, in History of Religions – Chetwode, Penelope. ‘Temple Architecture in Kullu’, in the Journal of the Royal Society of Arts – Handa, O.C. The Architectural Heritage of Himachal Pradesh: Origin and Development of Temple Styles Laxman S.

Thakur Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers, - Architecture - pages. View Vernacular Architecture in Himachal Pradesh Research Papers on for free.

Book covers History of Himachal, Geography of Himachal, Political History of Himachal and later developments, Art and Architecture, People, Social life and Customs of Himachal, Economy of Himachal and Wildlife of Himachal etc. Census is also included, Tables, Charts, Maps are also added which are really useful and easy to s: Among arts and crafts that come out of Himachal Pradesh state in India are carpets, leather works, shawls, metalware, woodwork and paintings.

Pashmina shawl is the product which is highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country. Colourful Himachali caps are also famous art. Buddhist Art and Antiquities of Himachal Pradesh by O. C. Handa (Hardcover – ) Price: Rs Rs.

Discount: Rs. 95 (10%) Tribal Melodies Of Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul Valley by Manorama Sharma (Hardcover – ).Sikhara type temples are called as Nagara group of temple architecture. The Nagara temples in Himachal Pradesh broadly follow the overall form and design of the typical Indo-Aryan stone temples.

Some minor modifications were made in the form of these temples of the plains to adapt them to the climatic conditions of the hill areas like. I n this style there is a tower like conical formation.✏Wooden Temples of Himachal Pradesh Book Summary: The Temple Architecture In The Himalayas Has Been Wholly Of Wood As Extensive Forests Of Deodar Have Been In Existence Here Since Times Immemorial.

The Wooden Shrines, Richly Carved, Are Very Large, Look Picturesque, And Evocative Than The Secular Buildings.