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monumental — monumental, ale, aux [ mɔnymɑ̃tal, o ] adj. • 1802; de monument 1 ♦ Qui a un caractère de grandeur majestueuse. ⇒ grand, imposant. « Le pin a quelque chose de monumental; ses branches ont le port de la pyramide » (Chateaubriand). Fig. L œuvre… … Encyclopédie Universelle
architecture — Architecture in Spain is an area of great complexity, exemplifying the idiosyncrasies of each region and their distinctive histories, rather than displaying common national characteristics. While Andalusia and the Basque country, for example,… … Encyclopedia of contemporary Spanish culture
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ARCHITECTURE — The primary building material in Mesopotamia was the alluvial clay soil, which was shaped into oblong bricks that were dried in the sun. Native trees, such as date palm and poplar, served as roof timbers, as well as for doors, window frames,… … Historical Dictionary of Mesopotamia
Architecture of India — [ Mohenjo daro in modern day Pakistan.] The architecture of India is rooted in its history, culture and religion.Raj Jadhav, pages 7 13 in Modern Traditions: Contemporary Architecture in India ] Indian architecture progressed with time and… … Wikipedia
