ARCHITECTURE / History / Medieval

Current paper · Semantic Scholar

The history of medieval India is not limited to political struggles and imperial expansion; it is equally recognized as a period of literary, scientific, and cultural flourishing. During this era, several rulers contributed not only to governance and territorial strength but also to the advancement of knowledge, art, and literature. Among them, the Paramara ruler King Bhoja stands out as a celebrated and visionary p…

Reference · Wikidata

Secular fortress architecture prioritizes defense, featuring high walls, bastions, gates, and moats, constructed from durable materials like stone and brick, serving as centers of power and administration. (ID: INHF-675985960-18-11-25-SI)

Image · Europeana

Book · DOAB

Wastiary, or Bestiary of Waste, is a creative exercise that occupies letters, numbers, and symbols of Western academic language to compose a list of 35 short entries on the uncomfortable but pressing topic of waste in the contemporary world. The collection is richly illustrated with artwork, photography, collage and mixed media. The book is a heterodox compendium of ‘beasts of waste’, playfully re-imagining the me…

Full text · Open Library