Analysing sensory dimensions of kerala temple architecture through the lens of rasa theory
Publication details: Mumbai The Indian Institute of Architects 2024Edition: Vol.89(11), NovDescription: 19-27pSubject(s): Online resources: In: Journal of the Indian institute of architects :(JIIA)Summary: This paper revisits the analysis of Kerala temple architecture through the lens of Rasa Theory, a classical Indian aesthetic framework and explores its sensory implications. Rasa Theory, from Bharata Muni’s Natyashastra, identifies nine Rasas or emotional states—Shringara (love), Hasya (laughter), Karuna (compassion), Raudra (anger), Veera (courage), Bhayanaka (fear), Bibhatsa (disgust), Adbhuta (wonder) and Shanta (peace) that is evoked through artistic expression. The emotions thus experienced are comparable to those lived experiences created by various architectural features and spaces within buildings. Today, buildings are designed and analysed using multiple layers of parameters such as functionality, ergonomics, anthropometrics, universal usage, accessibility, human comfort, and aesthetics to name a few.| Item type | Current library | Status | Barcode | |
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This paper revisits the analysis of Kerala temple
architecture through the lens of Rasa Theory, a
classical Indian aesthetic framework and explores
its sensory implications. Rasa Theory, from
Bharata Muni’s Natyashastra, identifies nine Rasas
or emotional states—Shringara (love), Hasya
(laughter), Karuna (compassion), Raudra (anger),
Veera (courage), Bhayanaka (fear), Bibhatsa
(disgust), Adbhuta (wonder) and Shanta (peace) that
is evoked through artistic expression. The emotions
thus experienced are comparable to those lived
experiences created by various architectural features
and spaces within buildings. Today, buildings are
designed and analysed using multiple layers of
parameters such as functionality, ergonomics,
anthropometrics, universal usage, accessibility,
human comfort, and aesthetics to name a few.
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