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What was the name of the characteristics step temples that characterized Sumerian architecture?
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What are the major difference between south Indian and north Indian temple architecture?
North Indian temples do not contain surrounding corridors and hallsNorth Indian temples you can find that the tallest towers are constructed over the sanctum sanctorum. This is not the case with the South Indian temples(except Kerala temples).
Which dynastymade great contribution to Indian architecture?
The Mughal Dynasty had a profound impact on Indian architectural sensibilities. They inspired much of the modern design handbook for the building of temples.
What is the time period of greek architecture?
Most of the ancient temples and theatres in Greece were built between 575 bc and 300 bc. A few were built before and after that time frame.
What are the influences of architecture?
Muslim architecture is suppose to not depict humans. Though christian architecture depicts many different humans. Religion changes architecture over time as when politicts and goverment is taken over by a new thought. Examples are: 1. Gothic(churches) 2. Victorian (architecture) 3. Castles 4. Monuments 5. Domes 6. Minerets 7. Pyramids(tombs) 8.temples 9. Villas 10. Towers 11. Statues 12. Royal pavilions
How do you put architecture in a sentence?
1.Although he always wanted to be a doctor, he became an architect.2.The child's dream was to become an architect.3.Joe, the architect, will show you around the museum.4."The architects are at Africa" said the front desk lady.
What is the similar characteristics of west Asiatic and Egyptian architecture?
tall minarets, rounded, arched dome ceilings temples arched gate
What were Sumerian city centers dominated by?
Temples/Ziggurats
What is a raised platform for Ancient Sumerian temples?
Ziggurat
What were the Sumerian city centers dominated by?
Temples/Ziggurats
Why was the Prambanan Temple on the world heritage site?
Prambanan is one of the largest Hindu temples in Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its tall and pointed architecture, typical of Hindu temple architecture, and by the towering 47-metre-high (154 ft) central building inside a large complex of individual temples. One of the most majestic temples in Southeast Asia, Prambanan attracts many visitors from across the world
What has the author K V Soundara Rajan written?
K. V. Soundara Rajan has written: 'Ahmadabad' 'Early temple architecture in Karnataka and its ramifications' -- subject(s): Carnatic, Hindu Temples, Temples, Temples, Hindu 'The art of south India' -- subject(s): Art, Hindu, Art, Indic, Hindu Art, History, Indic Art 'Megalithic architecture in southern India' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Iron age, Megalithic monuments 'Junagadh' -- subject(s): Antiquities 'Architecture of the early Hindu temples of Andhra Pradesh' -- subject(s): Hindu Temples, Temples, Hindu 'The Ellora monoliths' -- subject(s): Architecture, Hindu, Architecture, Rashtrakuta, Cave temples, Hindu Architecture, Rashtrakuta Architecture 'Temple architecture in Kerala' -- subject(s): Temples
In what three ways did the temples serve as the center of a sumerian city?
Temples in Sumerian cities were not just places of worship, but also served as economic centers where goods were stored and traded. They were administrative hubs where decisions related to the city's governance and resources were made. Temples in Sumerian cities also acted as centers of learning and housed scribes and scholars who were instrumental in preserving and transmitting knowledge.
Two characteristics common to historic Indian temples?
The architecture of Indian Hindu temples follow strict rules. Firstly, there is a square, cell type of rule that is dedicated to s statue of the deity. Then there is a pyramid to symbolize the mountain of the god.
Why were Temples were central to Sumerian city life?
sumerians were religous so they worship gods and temples are part of the "method" that they worth the god
What were temples in sumer called?
What were religious temples in Sumer known as Ziggurats
What temple did the Romans create to honor their gods?
The Temple which is dedicated to all gods and godesses of the Ancient World and was based in Roma is called the Pantheon, Since the 7th century AD/ CE it has been converted to a Christian Temple.
What was at the top of the Sumerian city states?
there were ziggurats which are temples that people believe gods would be in
