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The architecture of India is rooted in its history, culture and the numerous religions practised by the people. The information on architecture was, however, available only in the silpa-shastras. Fergusson examined and classified ancient Indian architecture into Buddhist, Himalayan, Dravidian and Chalukyan styles, noting that differences in architectural styles could be attributed to differences in religion.
He further extended his investigation into Burma, Southeast Asia, China and Japan, where Indian religions and architectural styles had been adopted to suit local conditions and sensibilities. A pioneering classic, Fergusson’s History sheds light not only on the forms of ancient Indian architecture, but also the mental landscape of the British scholars who studied it. The text is that of the 1910 edition, revised and expanded by James Burgess and R. Phene Spiers.
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Pages : 1060
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