a. Write the characteristic of trabeate style of architecture.

Question

Study the following table.

Style of the architecture	Characteristics	Used in
Trabeate (or) corbelled	A roof can be made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns, a style of ‘ architecture is called trabeate or corbelled.	in the construction of temples, mosques and tombs.
Arcuate style	The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. The roofs used this principle and was converted into vaults and domes. This architectural form is called arcuate’.	in constructing roofs and domes.
Imperial style of the Vijayanagara period.	The Vijayanagara style of architecture had been developed by using the techniques of Chola and Pandya styles. This included Vimanas and Gopurams. Towers on the central shrines were dwarfed. Other distinctive features of this style include mandapas or pavilions and long pillared corridors that often ran around the shrines within the temple complex.	in building Gopurams, Vimanas and Mandapas of the temple.

Now answer the following questions: 

a. Write the characteristic of trabeate style of architecture.

b. Write the characteristics of Arcuate style of architecture.

c. Write about the imperial style of Vijayanagara period.

Answer 1

a. A roof can be made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns. This style of architecture is called trabeate or corbelled type of architecture. This style is used in the construction of temples, mosques, and tombs.

b. The weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was sometimes carried by arches. The roofs too used this principle and were converted into vaults and domes. This architectural form is called ‘Arcuate’. This is used in constructing roofs and domes of temples and mosques.

c. The Vijayanagara style of architecture had been developed by using the techniques of Chola and Pandyan styles. This included Vimanas and Gopurams. Towers on the central shrines were dwarfed other distinctive features of this style include mandapams or pavilions and long pillared corridors that ran around the shrines with in the temple complex.