South Indian architecture or more profoundly known as the Dravidian architecture, is a type of temple architecture that was predominantly followed in most parts of southern India during the early…
A major figure in the Abstract Expressionist Movement, Jackson Pollock was one of the most famous American Painters of the 20th century. Famous and notorious, Pollock’s works were considered to…
Humans are social animals who evolved gradually from caves to skyscrapers. During the course of this time, all of them tried to mark their presence and leave a legacy behind,…
The Adirondack Mountains of northeast New York were seen as nothing more than a treacherous wilderness into which only the brave traveled Until the late 1800s. As railroad roads increasingly…
In the haste to develop rapidly, one thing that is taken for granted and invariably neglected was climate and environment. Nature’s gifts to humankind slowly started to deplete, and the…
Arte de Repoblación refers to the architectural style of pre-Romanesque buildings. It is often also called Mozarabic architecture. Mozarabs are Christians, influenced by Islamic culture. The hotspot of this architectural…
Famous for its toddy, delicious seafood, and Ayurveda, Kerala, one of the southernmost states of India, is home to a number of architectural spectacles influenced by its rich history. The…
Japanese architectural styles emerged during the aristocratic era of the Heian period from 794 to 1185. The styles took over the architectural elements used in the Japanese dwellings influenced by…
Throughout history, political and economic developments of a particular time have had a significant influence on the growth of art, culture and social lives of civilians and, more importantly, the…
An architectural tour around Chennai is often dominated by the city’s glorious landmarks from the colonial period and the magnificent Dravidian heritage of ancient India. Although oft over-shadowed by the…
Heritage of Rajasthan, located in northwest India and the country’s largest state by area, is a real treasure trove of historic architectural monuments. While the architecture of Rajasthan’s heritage has…
The Swiss Chalet is a type of building born from the rural tradition, the term “chalet” described, the first time it appeared in 1328, simple log huts that were occupied…