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Hinduism

Hinduism. The temple is a representation of the macrocosm (the universe) as well as the microcosm (the inner space). Nagara style: The tower is beehive shaped. Dravida: The tower consists of progressively smaller stories of pavilions. Thanjavur temple in Tamil Nadu.

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Hinduism

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  1. Hinduism • The temple is a representation of the macrocosm (the universe) as well as the microcosm (the inner space). • Nagara style: The tower is beehive shaped. • Dravida: The tower consists of progressively smaller stories of pavilions.

  2. Thanjavur temple in Tamil Nadu

  3. Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur

  4. Inside the Swaminarayan Temple

  5. Islamic Architecture • The use of geometric shapes and repetitive art. • The use of decorative Islamic calligraphy instead of pictures which were forbidden in mosque architecture. • The use of domes • Principle hall faces Mecca

  6. The Dome of the Rock

  7. Great Mosque of Córdoba, Spain

  8. Masjid Al Nabawi Mosque, Madina, Saudi Arabia

  9. Taj Mahal

  10. Selimiye Mosque, Turkey

  11. diffusion of architectural styles • Hagia Sophia • largest cathedral for about 1000 years • symbol of Christian resilience to muslim pressures • when captured turned into a mosque • many mosques after that resembled the style of Hagia Sophia

  12. Christian Architecture • Attempt to represent the City of God on Earth; churches meant to glorify God • Often featured a “cross” design • Used imagery to teach • Pulpit replaces the altar as the dominant feature; churches became less ostentatious and focus more on words, rather than images

  13. Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

  14. First Church of Christ, Connecticut

  15. Buddhist Architecture • Viharas: originally temporary shelters used by wandering monks during the rainy season; later became Buddhist monasteries • Stupa: buildings to house the relics of Buddha • Pagoda: East Asian version of the Indian Stupa • Large statues of Buddha are also common

  16. Buddhist Shrine, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

  17. Western Wall & Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel

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