Open AccessA STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE IN GUJARAT FROM PAST TO PRESENT
Author(s) -
Priyanki Vyas,
Daxa Patel
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
towards excellence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0974-035X
DOI - 10.37867/te130135
Subject(s) - architecture , statue , creativity , capital (architecture) , history of architecture , focus (optics) , history , sociology , visual arts , art history , art , ancient history , political science , law , physics , optics
This research aims to focus upon the architecture of Gujarat from past till present times,here the researcher will give the combined information regarding traditional architectural forms ofconstructing the buildings, palaces, markets, schools and other important places where local peoplelived in ancient era. The phases of development from past to present times, in which creativity,imagination and culture mattered equally as climate and materials used. Different monuments suchas Rani Ki Vav, Sun temple, Jhulta Minarets, Sidi Saiyyed mosque and others are discussed frompast, while Sabarmati Riverfront, Statue of Unity, modern materials and homes are elaborated bythe researcher. In the 20th century the classical architecture was replaced by modern andcontemporary architecture. One while talking about the modern architecture of Ahmedabad thecapital of Gujarat can never do without mentioning the works of Ar. B.V. Doshi the father ofmodern architecture.