Author: Andreas Volwahsen Publisher: ISBN: Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 168
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In A Fascinating Investigation Andreas Volwahsen Reveals, How Hindu Priests And Mystics As Well As Indian Mandala Theory Were The Main Influences On Jai Singh`S Architectural Projects. The Maharaja`S Aim Was To Create A Representation Of His Own Earthly Powers And Ultimately Display His Own Superior Knowledge.
Author: Andreas Volwahsen Publisher: ISBN: Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
In A Fascinating Investigation Andreas Volwahsen Reveals, How Hindu Priests And Mystics As Well As Indian Mandala Theory Were The Main Influences On Jai Singh`S Architectural Projects. The Maharaja`S Aim Was To Create A Representation Of His Own Earthly Powers And Ultimately Display His Own Superior Knowledge.
Author: Christian Wassmann Publisher: ISBN: 9783960982272 Category : Architecture and cosmology Languages : en Pages : 136
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Part monograph, part manifesto, Sun Path House and Other Cosmic Architectures is the first comprehensive publication from Christian Wassmann. Centred around the Sun Path House in Miami Beach (2015), this book presents projects originating from the interconnections of the arts, a love for geometry and an awareness of the cosmos. It draws parallels between current technologies, ancient knowledge and sustainable materials while highlighting sensibilities far beyond the visible. While some of the projects are mere ideas, illustrated throughout the publication, Wassmann seeks to communicate the symbiotic relationship between spirituality and self-expression, and its connection to nature to discover the many possibilities of architecture and design. Wassmann?s practice embodies the architectural ideal he witnessed at the Jantar Mantar observatories in Jaipur, India, where everything designed and constructed connects individuals to one another, to themselves, and to the cosmos.
Author: Harry Percival Publisher: O'Reilly Media ISBN: 1492052175 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 304
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As Python continues to grow in popularity, projects are becoming larger and more complex. Many Python developers are now taking an interest in high-level software design patterns such as hexagonal/clean architecture, event-driven architecture, and the strategic patterns prescribed by domain-driven design (DDD). But translating those patterns into Python isn’t always straightforward. With this hands-on guide, Harry Percival and Bob Gregory from MADE.com introduce proven architectural design patterns to help Python developers manage application complexity—and get the most value out of their test suites. Each pattern is illustrated with concrete examples in beautiful, idiomatic Python, avoiding some of the verbosity of Java and C# syntax. Patterns include: Dependency inversion and its links to ports and adapters (hexagonal/clean architecture) Domain-driven design’s distinction between entities, value objects, and aggregates Repository and Unit of Work patterns for persistent storage Events, commands, and the message bus Command-query responsibility segregation (CQRS) Event-driven architecture and reactive microservices
Author: Barry Perlus Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300246277 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 168
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Explore the eighteenth-century Indian astronomical observatories called the Jantar Mantars, massive, stunning structures built to observe and understand the heavens Between 1724 and 1730, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories, called Jantar Mantars, in northern India. The four remaining observatories are an extraordinary fusion of architecture and science, combining elements of astronomy, astrology, and geometry into forms of remarkable beauty. The observatories’ large scale and striking geometric forms have captivated the attention of architects, artists, scientists, and historians worldwide, yet their purpose and use remain largely unknown to the public. In this book, Barry Perlus’s visually driven exploration brings readers to the Jantar Mantars and creates an immersive experience. Panoramas plunge the viewer into a breathtaking 360-degree space, while pages of explanatory illustrations describe the observatories and the workings of their many instruments. The book provides the experience of visiting the sites, the historical context of the Jantar Mantars, and an understanding of their scientific and architectural innovations.
Author: Rana Singh Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1443816078 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 249
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Throughout the Indian subcontinent there are territories and areas wherein culture, geography, and the archetypal cosmos interact with each other to create a sacredscape that is infused with meaning, cultural performances and transcendent power. These sacred sites possess extensive mythological associations where believed that spirit can cross between different realms. In a broad perspective such studies falls within the realm of cultural astronomy, which has two broad areas, viz. archaeoastronomy, concerned with the study of the use of astronomy and its role in ancient cultures and civilizations; and ethnoastronomy that studies the use of astronomy and its role in contemporary cultures. The seven essays in this volume deals with the critical appraisal of studying cultural astronomy and cosmic order and its implications in India, illustrated with case studies like heritagescape of Khajuraho, where stone speaks; manescape of Gaya, where manes come and bless the devotees; Deviscape of Vindhyachal, where goddess resorts; Shivascape of Kashi, where Shiva dances in making order; Shaktiscape of Kashi, that possesses the spatial ordering of goddesses; and Naturscape of Chitrakut, where mother earth blesses.
Author: Ramu Katakam Publisher: ISBN: 9789385285547 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 228
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*A semi-philosophical, semi-aesthetic appreciation of the great stone structures of the past*Boasts an abundance of color photographsStone is a material that takes many million years to form. As a result, it offers a sense of permanence. Craftsmen and designers of an earlier era were able to use it most effectively to produce masterpieces of art and architecture. The primordial aspect of stone is perhaps why we feel so full of energy when wandering in areas with an abundance of this material. Stone offers magnificent natural compositions in the vast expanses of the countryside, but man's intervention elevates stone constructions to a whole new level of beauty.The builders of Mahabalipuram, Ellora, Elephanta, Angkor Wat, Badami, and Hampi were concerned not only with creating shelter in harmony with the natural landscape, but also with the numinous sense of elation one experiences when confronted with the architecture of these places. There was a time when man respected the landscape, seeing it as a reflection of his devotion to the creator of this universe. These primordial men also practiced a lifestyle that did not adversely affect the sustaining powers of the earth. Cosmic Dance in Stone is largely a collection of photographs and illustrations that show how their creations, wonderful landscapes of stone, have been devised to transcend space and time. It is an attempt to discover how the designers of the past envisaged structures that could link us to the stars and help us realize the nature of our existence.
Author: Bijay Kumar Das Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1387486772 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 56
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This reference book on Temple Architecture in India highlights the basic features of Indian Temple. The ceremonial making of temple, its plan, and elevation along with significance of vastu purusha mandala is discussed. Architecturally significant Temples of three styles spread across India is referred in this book. The book will be helpful for initial readers who want to gain a first hand knowledge about temple architecture.
Author: Andreas Volwahsen
Author: Andreas Volwahsen
Author: J. Richard Gott
Author: Christian Wassmann
Author: Harry Percival
Author: Barry Perlus
Author: Rana Singh
Author: Stella Kramrisch
Author: Ramu Katakam
Author: Bijay Kumar Das