History of Eastern Architecture

Course objective

The objective is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the architectural traditions, developments and cultural influences that shaped the built environment in Eastern civilizations, including South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Introduction to Eastern Architecture
2. 2Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic Architecture
3. 3Indian Buddhist Architecture
4. 4Indian Hindu Temple Architecture
5. 5Indian Jain Temple Architecture
6. 6Indian Islamic Architecture
7. 7Ancient East Asia and Southeast Asian Architecture