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Manifestation of Elements of Architecture as a language

By: Publication details: Mumbai The Indian Institute of Architects 2019Edition: Vol.84(5-6), May-JuneDescription: 19-25pSubject(s): Online resources: In: Journal of the Indian institute of architectsSummary: Language is the medium of communication for each and every discipline. One of the important traits of any language is that, it provides a system that can convey meaning. Also it reflects other variety of aspects of culture. That is the beauty and identity of language of any discipline. Architecture as a language has its own major features. It communicates about the people and their cultural aspects like life style, art and literature, aesthetic sense, climate and topography of region through its distinct style, elements and its place in the timeline of human history in a tangible and intangible way. In India the journey of Architectural evolution dates back from Indus valley civilization till today's contemporary designs which are an amalgamation of different architectural styles spread through the migration of people, imperialism and globalization. A panoramic view of this journey along with preservation, transmission and reinterpretation of the architectural work can be deciphered with the help of language of architecture. Architectural language is both, profound and open ended which can be interpreted as per individual's perception. For example, the ancient monuments of the country acknowledges one about the rich and varied cultural heritage, also the skill of the craftsmen of freezing the time in the stones by carving the day to day life and their natural surroundings for the communication with the next upcoming generation. The present paper unfolds and exemplifies the elements of the Architectural language and their significance for social, cultural, religious, spiritual, historical, economical elevation of the society.
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Language is the medium of communication for each and every discipline. One of the important traits of any language is that, it provides a system that can convey meaning. Also it reflects other variety of aspects of culture. That is the beauty and identity of language of any discipline. Architecture as a language has its own major features. It communicates about the people and their cultural aspects like life style, art and literature, aesthetic sense, climate and topography of region through its distinct style, elements and its place in the timeline of human history in a tangible and intangible way. In India the journey of Architectural evolution dates back from Indus valley civilization till today's contemporary designs which are an amalgamation of different architectural styles spread through the migration of people, imperialism and globalization. A panoramic view of this journey along with preservation, transmission and reinterpretation of the architectural work can be deciphered with the help of language of architecture. Architectural language is both, profound and open ended which can be interpreted as per individual's perception. For example, the ancient monuments of the country acknowledges one about the rich and varied cultural heritage, also the skill of the craftsmen of freezing the time in the stones by carving the day to day life and their natural surroundings for the communication with the next upcoming generation. The present paper unfolds and exemplifies the elements of the Architectural language and their significance for social, cultural, religious, spiritual, historical, economical elevation of the society.

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