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Sikh architecture is a style of architecture that was developed under Sikh Empire during 18th and 19th century in the Punjab region. Due to its progressive style, it is constantly evolving into many newly developing branches with new contemporary styles. Although Sikh architecture was initially developed within Sikhism its style has been used in many non-religious buildings due to its beauty. 300 years ago, Sikh architecture was distinguished for its many curves and straight lines; Shri Keshgarh Sahib and the Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) are prime examples. Sikh Architecture is heavily influenced by Mughal and Islamic styles. The onion dome, frescoes, in-lay work, and multi-foil arches, are Mughal influences, more specially from Shah Jahan's period, whereas chattris, oriel windows, bracket supported eaves at the string-course, and ornamented friezes are derived from elements of Rajput architecture. Apart from religious buildings, Sikh architecture includes secular forts, bungas (residential places), palaces, and colleges. The religious structure is called gurdwara (a place where the Guru dwells). The word gurdwara is a compound of guru (guide or master) and dwara (gateway or seat). So, it has an architectural connotation. Sikh gurdwaras are generally commemorative buildings connected with the ten gurus in some way, or with places and events of historical significance. Some examples are Gurdwara Dera Sahib (halting place), in Batala in Gurdaspur district. It was erected in memory of the brief stay of Guru Nanak along with his companions on the occasion of his marriage. Gurdwara Shahid Ganj (Martyr's Memorial) in Muktsar in Faridkot district commemorates the cremation spot of Sikhs who were killed in a battle between Guru Gobind Singh and the Mughals in 1705. Gurdwara (hall of mirrors) in Kiratpur in Ropar district was made where Guru Har Kisan was born. There are over 500 historical gurdwaras. (en) Con il termine architettura sikh si intende una particolare espressione architettonica caratterizzata da delicata complessità, austera bellezza e linee sinuose. Grazie alla propria mancanza di staticità, è considerata tuttora in piena trasformazione, sviluppando nuove branche anche secondo i dettami moderni. Sebbene l'architettura sikh si sia originariamente sviluppata in parallelo con il sikhismo, il lessico architettonico di questa è stato in seguito mutuato anche in numerosi edifici a carattere non religioso. L'architettura sikh iniziò a caratterizzarsi all'incirca dal XVIII secolo per l'accostamento di linee rette e curve sinuose: i primi esempi di Gurdwara furono il di Anandpur Sahib ed il Tempio d'Oro (o Harmandir Sahib) di Amritsar. Ulteriori esempi di tale architettura possono essere rintracciati in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Arabia Saudita, Iraq e Turchia: si tratta principalmente di posti commemorativi la visita od il passaggio di guru Sikh. Si possono trovare esempi moderni di architettura Sikh anche in America, Australia, Regno Unito e - in misura minore - anche in altre parti dell'Europa e dell'Asia. (it) |
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Sikh architecture is a style of architecture that was developed under Sikh Empire during 18th and 19th century in the Punjab region. Due to its progressive style, it is constantly evolving into many newly developing branches with new contemporary styles. Although Sikh architecture was initially developed within Sikhism its style has been used in many non-religious buildings due to its beauty. 300 years ago, Sikh architecture was distinguished for its many curves and straight lines; Shri Keshgarh Sahib and the Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) are prime examples. (en) Con il termine architettura sikh si intende una particolare espressione architettonica caratterizzata da delicata complessità, austera bellezza e linee sinuose. Grazie alla propria mancanza di staticità, è considerata tuttora in piena trasformazione, sviluppando nuove branche anche secondo i dettami moderni. Sebbene l'architettura sikh si sia originariamente sviluppata in parallelo con il sikhismo, il lessico architettonico di questa è stato in seguito mutuato anche in numerosi edifici a carattere non religioso. (it) |
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