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Vernacular architecture of Assam

by Nabajit Deka | 2018 | 96,996 words

Hinduism Vastushastra India history

Summary: This study deals with the architecture of Assam (Northeastern India, Easter Himalayas), with special reference to Brahmaputra Valley. The Vernacular Architecture of Assam enjoys a variety of richness in tradition, made possible by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.

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Contents of this online book ( + / - )

The full text of the Vernacular architecture of Assam in English is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book鈥檚 content by visiting the pages in the below index:

+ Chapter 1

. Introduction (history and definition of vernacular architecture)

. Importance of the Study

. Aim and Objective of the Study

. Area of Study

. Significance of the Study

. Review of Literature

. Statement of the Problem

. Limitations of the Study

+ Chapter 2

. Vernacular Architecture: A General Discussion (Introduction)

. Terminologies and Concepts in Vogue

. Terminologies (a): Folk architecture

. Terminologies (b): Primitive Architecture

. Terminologies (c): Traditional Architecture

. Terminologies (d): Vernacular Architecture

. Theoretical Underpinning on the Study of Vernacular Architecture

+ Chapter 3

. Vernacular Architecture of Assam (Introduction)

. Architecture (a): A Typical Assamese Homestead

. Architecture (b): Ideal Lay Out of an Assamese Traditional Homestead

. Architecture (c): Developing of the Assamese Homestead and Campus

. Architecture (d): Entrance Gate

. Architecture (e): The Courtyard (Chotal)

. Architecture (f): Site Selection

. Development of Vernacular Architecture in Assam

. Development (a): Australoid Contribution

. Development (b): Caucasoid or Alpine Contribution

. Development (c): Aryan Influence

. Development (d): Mongoloid Influence

. Growth and Development of Vernacular Architecture of Assam

. Origin of Assamese Architecture

. Classification of Vernacular Architecture of Assam

. Classification (a): Compositional Variety

. Classification (b): Evolutionary Typologies

. Classification (c): Through Building Material

. Classification (d): Ethno-empirical Standpoint

+ Chapter 4

. General Technique of Residential Architecture

. Techniques (a): Collection and Processing of Material

. Techniques (b): Roofing Material: Thatch and Other Variety

. Techniques (c): Bamboo Tying Strand (Tamal)

. Techniques (d): Posts

. Techniques (e): Roof Construction Technique

. Techniques (f): Pre-measures of Construction

. Techniques (g): Geomancy and Orientation of Forms

. Techniques (h-i): Ideal Construction Time and Foundation Ceremony

+ Chapter 5

. The Non-tribal Style: Typologies and Technique

. Technique of Pajaghar Typology

. Pajaghar Typology (a): Thatching of Roof

. Pajaghar Typology (b): Wall Construction

. Pajaghar Typology (c): Plastering and Colouring of Wall

. Pajaghar Typology (d): Door, Window and Ventilators

. Some Indispensible Auxiliary Components of House

. The Assam Type Typology and Technique

. Architecture and Technique of Barn

. Architecture of Byre (Gohali)

. Belief, Ritual, and Traditions around the Cowshed

+ Chapter 6

. The Tribal Style (Introduction)

. Deori Vernacular Architecture

. Garo Vernacular Architecture

. Karbi Vernacular Architecture

. Mising Vernacular Architecture

. Nocte Vernacular Architecture

. Tai-Ahom Vernacular Architecture

. Tai Buddhist Communities and their Architecture (Introduction)

. Buddhist Communities (a): Tai-Khamti Vernacular Architecture

. Buddhist Communities (b): Tai-Phake Vernacular Architecture

. Buddhist Communities (c): Tai Khamyang Vernacular Architecture

. Buddhist Communities (d): Tai Aiton Vernacular Architecture

. Buddhist Communities (e): Turung Vernacular Architecture

+ Chapter 7

. The Intermediary Style (Introduction)

. The Bodo Vernacular Architecture

. Dimasa Kachari Vernacular Architecture

. Moran Vernacular Architecture

. Rabha Vernacular Architecture

. Sonowal Kachari Vernacular Architecture

. Tiwa Vernacular Architecture

+ Chapter 8

. Community Architectures (Introduction)

. Namghar and Kirtan-ghar

. Islamic Community Architecture

. Youth Dormitory (Deka-chang)

. Traditional Dormitories of Assam

. Eleng-ghar of Deori

. Dimasa Dormitory: Nodrung

. Garo Dormitory: Nokpante

. Karbi Bachelor Dormitory: Terang / Jirkedam

. Rabha Dormitory: Naksa-Nagou

. Mising Deka-chang: Morang / Morung / Mrirong / or Murang Akum

. Tiwa Dormitory: Chamadi

+ Chapter 9

. Defining Folklore

. Folklore, Culture, and Vernacular Architecture

. Folklore and Vernacular Architecture of Assam: A Scrutiny

. Oral Literature and Vernacular Architecture of Assam

. Vernacular Architecture and Material Culture

. Vernacular Architecture and Social Folk Custom

. Vernacular Architecture and Folk Performing Arts

. Contemporary Relevance Of Vernacular Architecture

. Socio-Cultural and Folkloric Significance of Vernacular Architecture

. Conservationism, Sustainable Development, and Vernacular Architecture

. Economic and Tourism Potential of Vernacular Architecture

Chapter 11: Conclusion

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