The architecture of the United States displays a diverse range of architectural styles and forms. Since the first successful European colonies were established there in the early 1600s, this country…
Introduction “Dev bhumi” meaning “The Land of Gods” is a well-known attribute used for this heavenly state of North India, Uttarakhand. Its architecture is an embodiment of spirituality and environmental…
A contentious tale about an Italian Master Artist and his noteworthy art : a painting, known as “Saint Matthew and the Angel ” (1602). The artist is “Michelangelo Merisi da…
Religious buildings symbolize the intimate bond between god and humans. It’s a space where one feels disassociating from their world and connecting with the divine. In all of this, the…
The Europeans started invading various countries across the globe by 1600 and captured numerous spots. These invasions led to the formation of colonies by colonists. Colonists often built buildings in…
St Thomas Cathedral Church located in Mumbai is a magnificently designed heritage monument with a rich 300-year history and a tradition that is still dynamic and relevant today. Sir John Oxinden,…
Manueline architecture is characterized by large arches and twisted frames that frame cornices, facades, and vaults. In Portuguese history, this style represents the period’s richness, glory, and history. An architecture…
Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, born in a small city in Switzerland, is one of the renowned architects of the 20th century. After studying classical architecture in his town,…
Louis Kahn, a late Modernist, was one of the finest architects, known for combining modernism with the majesty of ancient monuments. Kahn’s work was seemingly simplistic but had layers of…
The La Giralda is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral located in Seville, Spain. This bell tower was designed to be a minaret for the Great Mosque of Seville in…
Cathedral is a type of church, but it is run by a bishop, unlike a church, and is usually categorized into Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican types. The most prominent…
Synopsis of a Heritage A UNESCO World Heritage site, Mont Saint Michel is an island commune in Normandy in France. The island is about a kilometre away from the country’s…
