Indo saracenic architecture

Indo-Saracenic Architecture_Gateway of India_©httpsplanetofhotels.comguideenindiamumbaigateway-india Indo-Saracenic Architecture_Victoria Memorial_©httpshousing.comnewsvictoria-memorial-kolkata Indo-Saracenic Architecture_Madras High Court_©Wikipedia Commons Indo-Saracenic Architecture began in the late 19th Century. Before this style, the The intention of adapting the Indian features was the outcome of the Indo – Saracenic Architecture was majorly used for public and government buildings in the British Raj and palaces for rulers of princely states. Chepauk Palace in Characteristics The prominent architectural features seen in Indo-Saracenic Architecture are • Motifs and Elements are from the Hindu, Islamic, and Byzantine Styles. • Pointed Arches, Cusped Arches or Scalloped Arches. • Towers or Minarets • Domed Kiosks • Harem Windows • Many miniature Domes or Domed Chhatris • Onion (Bulbous) Dome • Vaulted Roofs • Overhanging Eaves • Pinnacles • Pierced Open Arcading • Open Pavilions Cusped Arch_©httpsislamicart.museumwnf.orgdatabase_item.phpid=object;ISL;es;Mus01;9;en Minarets_©httpswww.iranroute.comroutes27the-soaring-journey-in-the-city-of-minarets-isfahan Domed Chhatri_©Benjamin Hemer Vaulted Roof_©httpshotcore.infobabkifacts-about-cathedral-of-milan.htm Pierced Open Arcading_©siraj fastrack Indo-Saracenic architecture buildings were not voluminous in size despite having a significant impact on India. Britishers wanted to validate their presence in India, so they used I...

Adjacent to Parry’s Corner, a popular landmark in Chennai, are three buildings built in the Indo-Saracenic style—those housing the Madras High Court, State Bank of India (SBI), and the General Post Office (GPO). Near the Chennai Central railway station is another cluster of buildings built in the Indo-Saracenic style: the Victoria Public Hall, the erstwhile Moore Market, and the Central railway station. The imposing Ripon Building (built in 1913) nearby, housing the Corporation of Chennai, is not Indo-Saracenic but neoclassical in style. Less than two kilometres from the Central railway station is the Egmore railway station, another example of the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Opposite the Egmore railway station is a red-bricked building that houses the Tamil Nadu Archives and Historical Research, which was formerly called the Record Office. This was also built in the Indo-Saracenic style. The British architect Robert Chisholm, who is called the father of the Indo-Saracenic style, played a key role in designing several of these buildings. However, Paul Benfield, who preceded Chisholm by almost a hundred years and who designed the early buildings of the Chepauk Palace, was the first to experiment with this hybrid form. Sadly and mysteriously, fire has ravaged five of these Indo-Saracenic edifices in the past 20 years. Moore Market was the first to go up in flames—on May 31, 1995. Although it could have been restored, the Southern Railway decided to demolish it and b...

• v • t • e The state also abounds with a large number of temple tanks. The state has 2,359 temple tanks located in 1,586 temples and also confluence of many History [ ] Throughout Tamil Nadu, a king was considered to be divine by nature and possessed religious significance. Sangam period architecture [ ] From 580BCE - 300CE, the greatest accomplishments of the kingdoms of the Several brick structures dating to the Sangam era have been unearthed at places across Tamil Nadu such as Pallava architecture [ ] Pallava art and architecture represent an early stage of Dravidian art and The earliest examples of Pallava constructions are rock-cut temples dating from 610 to 690 CE and structural temples between 690 and 900 CE. A number of rock-cut cave temples bear the inscription of the Pallava king, Pandyan architecture [ ] Further information: After the close of the Sangam age, the first Pandyan empire was established by Kadungon in the 6th century CE by defeating the Kalabhras, The empire ruled from 6th to 10th century CE. Rock cut and structural temples are significant part of pandyan architecture. The maha mandapa. Nellaiappar Temple [ ] Nellaiappar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tirunelveli, built by Pandyas and the sanctums of the temple were constructed by Nellaiappar temple is spread over 14 acres. The gopuram of this temple is 850 feet long and 756 feet wide. Kalugumalai temples of Pandyas [ ] iconography and faith by treating the presid...

The contribution of the Indian Railways in the rich architectural heritage of the country has been significant. The most common schools of architecture employed in these buildings are ‘Neoclassical’, Romanesque, Italianate, Gothic Revival, and Indo-Scarcenic. In this blog, we will take a look at some of the earliest railway buildings that were built in the Indo-Saracenic style architecture. Indo-Saracenic style of architecture became predominant in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This style is an amalgamation of Indian, Islamic and Gothic revival schools of architecture. This fusion introduced by the British architects has been employed in several public structures in India such as railway stations, banks and insurance buildings, educational institutions, and museums. Here are 5 Railway buildings that were designed in Indo-Saracenic style: 1. Western Railway office, Mumbai The Churchgate Terminus (now the Western Railway Office) is one of the earliest railways buildings where the Indo-Saracenic style was employed. The building, designed by Frederick William Stevens, was opened in 1899. Common elements of Indo-Saracenic design, like the bulbous onion-shaped domes, pointed and cusped arches, domed kiosks, many miniature domes, and ‘harem’ windows, are easily identifiable in this building. Interestingly, one can spot the ‘lady of progress’ (like the one of Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus) placed on top of this building as well. Art historians Mary Ann Steggles...

Introduction Indo-Saracenic Architecture is a notable part of Indian, Malaysian, and British culture. The style has developed over the course of history with notable influences from both traditionally gothic architecture and classic Indian/South Asian/Arabic features. The buildings created in this style still present both historical and cultural interests. The present annotated bibliography concerns itself with the relationship between Indo-Saracenic Architecture and identities of nations where it is found, in addition to the significance it has in the current day. Is Indo-Saracenic Architecture culturally, environmentally, or socially relevant in its existing form? Vishnu, S, and N Amuthakumari. “Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Architecture: A Study Based on Colonial Architecture.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 2019, pp. 801????–804????. The research article concerns itself with the history and colonial realities of architecture. Indo-Saracenic Architecture is partially mentioned as part of the consideration, being given as an example of a movement created through the process of colonization. As highlighted by the authors, the style could not have been formed without influences from major European nations coming into contact with Indian culture. Additionally, Vishnu and Amuthakumari refer to architecture as a tool for expressing ideology, which is a useful lens for viewing Indo-Saracenism. While the outside appearance of Indo-Saracen...

INDO-SARACENIC ARCHITECTURE Introduction Colonial architecture is an important chapter in the modernisation of India. British architecture started with governmental and public buildings in the European classical styles in India. Three remarkable styles adopted in the British era were: • Gothic • Palladian • Victorian Gothic Firstly, with the influence of the Mughal tradition, Gothic revival was introduced to the colonial constructions, giving birth to the Indo-British style. The new Palace of Kolhapur (1881) and Muir College (1886) in Allahabad are exquisite examples of Indo British Architecture featuring pinnacles and domes. Secondly, elements of the Palladian style had an ornamental focus – central and side sections with semicircular arches supported by pillars. Certain buildings in Lucknow follow the purely Palladian style. Thirdly Madras, Bombay and Bengal were dominated by the Victorian Gothic Style. However, in later years, the buildings and monuments saw a mix of the Indian (Mughal), Victorian, Gothic, Palladian, Baroque and other styles. Indians preferred oriental substances and elements in the buildings, which gave rise to Indo-Gothic or Indo-Saracenic revival. The Indo-Islamic architecture combined with Gothic revival and neo-classical styles created remarkable monuments, which are significant in the history of Indian architecture. Indo-Saracenic architecture Indo-Saracenic architecture was an architectural style commonly used in the British colonies in the late ...

Background on Indo-Saracenic Architecture in India and Colonial Malaya Indo-Saracenic architecture was an architectural style commonly used in the British colonies in the late 1800s. After the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and the subsequent transfer of East Asia Company colonies to the British government, British architects in India began to explore ways to legitimize their colonial rule through relating themselves to previous Indian rulers. The main inspiration for this new style of architecture came from the Mughal Empire, which began in northern India and expanded to most of South Asia in the 1500s and 1600s. Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan, constructed in 1673. It as an imperial mosque built by the Mughals. These Mughal buildings were inspiration for the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Source: In the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, British architects also freely mixed elements from other Islamic architectural traditions, such as those from the Middle East, as well as Western architectural elements into their design. The end result was an eclectic style that was Indian or Islamic in style but British or Western in organization and composition. Madras High Court, Chennai, India. Completed in 1892, this building is an example of the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture popular in the British colonies. Source: Prominent features of the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture included Bulbous domes, horseshoe arches, towers resembling minarets, and geometric patterns...