3.5.2 - Gopurams and mandapas
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What is a gopuram?
💡 Hint: Think about entrances that are more than just doorways.
What function do mandapas serve?
💡 Hint: Consider what spaces allow people to come together in temples.
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What is the primary purpose of a gopuram in temple architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about how they stand at the temple entrance and what they symbolize.
True or False: Mandapas are only for the image of the main deity.
💡 Hint: Consider the activities that take place beyond just the main deity.
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Design your own temple entrance considering the cultural significance and architectural elements inspired by gopurams.
💡 Hint: Think creatively about how design elements can reflect both tradition and modernity.
Critically assess how gopurams and mandapas influence contemporary architecture in India.
💡 Hint: Consider how current public buildings draw from historical architecture in appearance and purpose.
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