Hinduism The temple is a representation of the macrocosm (the universe) as well as the microcosm (the inner space). Nagara style: The tower is beehive shaped. Dravida: The tower consists of progressively smaller stories of pavilions.

Thanjavur temple in Tamil Nadu

Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur

Inside the Swaminarayan Temple

Islamic Architecture The use of geometric shapes and repetitive art. The use of decorative Islamic calligraphy instead of pictures which were forbidden in mosque architecture. The use of domes Principle hall faces Mecca

The Dome of the Rock

Great Mosque of Córdoba, Spain

Masjid Al Nabawi Mosque, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Taj Mahal

Selimiye Mosque, Turkey

diffusion of architectural styles Hagia Sophia largest cathedral for about 1000 years symbol of Christian resilience to muslim pressures when captured turned into a mosque many mosques after that resembled the style of Hagia Sophia

Christian Architecture Attempt to represent the City of God on Earth; churches meant to glorify God Often featured a “cross” design Used imagery to teach Pulpit replaces the altar as the dominant feature; churches became less ostentatious and focus more on words, rather than images

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

First Church of Christ, Connecticut

Buddhist Architecture Viharas: originally temporary shelters used by wandering monks during the rainy season; later became Buddhist monasteries Stupa: buildings to house the relics of Buddha Pagoda: East Asian version of the Indian Stupa Large statues of Buddha are also common

Buddhist Shrine, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Western Wall & Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel