Mathematics in Architecture
ALL ABOUT INDIAN ARCHITECTURE
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Temples, first rock-cut type and then made of stones, made their appearance from the 8th century. The architecture of temple generally confines to five basic shapes; Caturasra (square), Ayatasra (rectangular), Vrittayat (elliptical), Vritta (circular), Astasra (octagonal).
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The great phase of South Indian Architecture extends from the 11th to the 13th century. From the middle of the 12th century, the Gopurams (entrance buildings), to temple enclosures began to be greatly emphasized. They are extremely large and elaborately decorated with sculpture, quite dominating the architectural ensemble. Temples also continued to be built although they never achieved colossal size, they are often of very fine workmanship.
Vastu shastra is a traditional Hindu system of architecture which literally translates to "science of architecture." These are texts found on the Indian subcontinent that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement and spatial geometry. These texts were composed thousands of years ago, and showed the high scientific development of India in the olden era.
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The designs are intended to integrate architecture with nature, the relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns (yantra), symmetry and directional alignment.
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