1. 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.

2. Thanjavur temple in Tamil Nadu

4. Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur

5. Inside the Swaminarayan Temple

6. 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

7. The Dome of the Rock

8. Great Mosque of Córdoba, Spain

9. Masjid Al Nabawi Mosque, Madina, Saudi Arabia

10. Taj Mahal

11. Selimiye Mosque, Turkey

12. 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

18. 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

19. Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

20. First Church of Christ, Connecticut

21. 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

22. Buddhist Shrine, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

23. Western Wall & Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel