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Postmodern Design in India

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The postmodern design trend spanned two decades, beginning with architecture in the 1960s and peaked between 1970 and 1990. It was strong defiance of modern design's austere ideas. Postmodern design involves a lively, creative, and extravagant style that embraces unorthodox ideas. Hippie culture set the way for a new period of creative expression in art, music, fashion, and design in the 1960s. Flower power and free-flowing hair were followed by expressive architecture with a spin on forms and symbols, which later influenced interior design. According to Glenn Adamson, director of the "Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990" exhibition at London's Victoria & Albert Museum, the two most important factors propelling the Postmodern movement were American architecture and Italian radical design. In the bold notions of postmodern design, the form did not follow function. It was a stark contrast to modern design's muted, minimalist ideas. History Of Postmoder

MINIATURE PAINTINGS - BUNDI SCHOOL OF ART (CHITRASHALA )

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BUNDI SCHOOL OF ART - CHITRASHALA  Image source:- inditales.com/chitrashala-miniature-paintings-bundi/ The Bundi School is an important school of Rajasthani miniature painting that flourished in the princely state of Bundi, which was ruled by Hadoti Rajputs, from the 17th to the end of the 19th century. The Chunar Ragamala, painted in 1561, is one of the earliest examples of Bundi Paintings. Hunting, court scenes, festivals, processions, nobles' life, lovers' lifestyles, animals, birds, and scenes from Lord Krishna's life were all included prominently in Bundi paintings. The Bundi School had a close relationship with the Mughal style, although it was never central to the development and progress of Bundi paintings; nonetheless, the Mughal style's delicacy was not forgotten. Chitrashala–Miniature Paintings, Bundi School of Art Image source:-  inditales.com/chitrashala-miniature-paintings-bundi/ The Chitrashala is a part of the Garh Palace and is also known as the Ummed M

Vernacular Design- Assam (Jaapi)

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Vernacular Producct Of Assam- Jaapi Image Source:-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Assamese_Muga_With_Japi.jpg For centuries, Assam has used jaapi, a traditional form of handicraft formed by tightly weaving bamboo, cane, and leaves. It's a bamboo conical hat with dried tokou (a palm tree found in Upper Assam rainforests) leaves on top. While it is most commonly used to greet guests at official ceremonies, farmers in rural Assam wear a more utilitarian version to shield themselves from the harsh weather, including both sun and rain, while working in the fields. Image Source:-https://www.quora.com/ Bor Japi was traditionally worn by high-ranking members of society during festivals and important occasions. It has been used since the days of the Ahom dynasty. While Ahom officials with the titles of Buragohain, Borgohain, Borpatrogohain, and others wore gold-encrusted Japis, Borphukan wore silver-encrusted Japis. Farmers and laborers wore Uka Japi as a protective headpiece against the

Vernacular Design- Assam

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Image Source:- https://ohfact.com/interesting-facts-about-assam/ Assam is a state in northeastern India known for its wildlife, archeological sites and tea plantations. Area: 78,438 km² Capital: Dispur Population: 30.94 million (2012) Official river: Brahmaputra River. The Vernacular style of Assam mainly consists of three important significances- Hip (or Gable) Roof Use of Bamboos as major building materials. Higher Plinth level Why the Vernacular Architecture of Assam is the way it is?  Image Source:- www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/ Bamboo is widely produced and cultivated in India's north-eastern areas. It affects both their social and cultural lives. Homes built of bamboo may be found in the eastern parts of India, and they are ever so rich in legacy, technology, and practicality. The houses are designed to withstand heavy monsoons and earthquakes. Bamboo is a key building material both socially and commercially.  Every year, Flood hits Assam. As a result, the higher plinth level

Medieval Period Monument- Basilica of Bom Jesus

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Image Source:- https://www.holidify.com/places/goa/basilica-of-bom-jesus-sightseeing-1840.html The most fascinating aspect of this basilica is that it holds the 474-year old mortal remains of the famous Spanish missionary, St Francis Xavier. The body can still be found in a well-preserved state and is taken down for public viewing every decade. The significant event, followed by a nine-day prayer routine, festivity and public mass attracts people of all religions across the globe. So, if you missed your chance in 2014, earmark your calendar for 2024. Floor Plans Image Source:- https://www.slideshare.net/nss_akhil4347/goa-church-architecture Sections Image Source:- https://www.slideshare.net/nss_akhil4347/goa-church-architecture View Image Source:- https://www.slideshare.net/nss_akhil4347/goa-church-architecture The jewel of the church is clearly the chapel that houses the sacred remains of the body of St Francis. The chapel’s interior is adorned with rich paintings and carvings that ta