Question 2Explain how/represent synthesisGS1GS1
मंदिर स्थापत्य कला की वेसर शैली किस प्रकार नागर और द्रविड़ शैलियों का संयोजन है? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) / How does the Vesara style of temple architecture represent a synthesis of the Nagara and Dravida styles? (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Vesara style of temple architecture appears to style formed through amalgamation of Nagara and Dravida style of temple. Followed by Chalukya and Hoysala dynasty.
Vesara Style as synthesis:
1Combination of elements from both Nagara and Dravida Style
2Element from Dravida style as:-
1Boundary walls and water tanks
2Intrinsic carving [E.g. chalu keyan temple of Hampi
3Grapuram :- Tall entrance gates in front of temple
4Mandapa :- Mandapa in front of sanctum [E.g. Kalyana Mandapa
B) Element from Nagara Style:
1Chariot temples :- Temples with chariot at Hampi
2Intrinsic carving :- [E.g.] Hall body temple of Hoy sela.. Intrinsic carving of walls .
3Vimana and platform :- Star shaped platform of Hoy sela temples.
D) Vesara style predominant in modernday Karnataka region due to influence of both Northern and south dynasties and amalgamation of architecture.
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Area covered Vesara Style India - shows geographical distribution
- Clear categorization of elements from Dravida and Nagara styles
- Specific examples from actual temples provided
- Mentions dynasties responsible (Chalukya, Hoysala)
- Uses diagram to show geographical spread
Topper
Jayant Agarwal
AIR 64
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Architecture
Architecture
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