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Jayant AgarwalAIR 64

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)

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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

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Jayant Agarwal

AIR 64

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Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Architecture

Architecture

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