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Activity

Sketch the picture of monuments built in different architectural style and keep in
exhibition during parent’s day or a special occasion of your school.

Exercise

Answer the following questions:

1. Define architecture.
2. What are the different styles used to construct palaces, temples and other
monuments in Nepal. Mention them briefly.
3. How does modern architecture differ from the traditional style?
4. What are the special feature of pagoda style? Mention them.
5. What is Gumbaz style? Differentiate it with Pagoda style.
6. Find out the style of the following temples and palaces:
i. Pashupatinath temple ii. Krishna Mandir
iii. Nyatapola iv. Bouddhanath
v. Dattatreya temple vi. Swoyambhunath Stupa

vii. Janaki temple viii. Singhadurbar
ix. Kasthamandap

Community Work

There are many temples, buildings and palace in your community.
Visit these places and try to find out the style of architecture used in these buildings.

Project Work

Log on to the website: //http//: www.visitnepal.com/Nepal and www.nepalart.com
and collect the information about Nepali art and architecture and prepare a project
work in A4 size paper or prepare PowerPoint presentation and show it to your class.

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