Architecture and Status:
Buildings in the 15th century in India were grand and displayed wealth through the many decorations and high ceilings (Zimmermann, 2015). The video above shows a building, that is similar to those created in the 1400s and 1500s in India. The Catholic churches found in Europe during the 1500s seemed to publicly display their wealth. This could be seen through the gold decoration throughout the Catholic church as decorations. This building from the video is very similar to the appearance of the Catholic church in the sense of promoting and showing wealth. Another method of showing status in India was seen through the detailed flooring. In this video, when the women are dancing, primarily lying on the floors, one can see the precision and colourful patterns detailed onto the tiles. The walls and ceilings are also accessorized with sparkles and glitter which, like the Catholic church, show power and superiority. Wealth can also be seen on the clothing of the main woman dancing. Also the bright and vibrant colours seen on the clothing is an example of displaying wealth (Zimmermann, 2015). She is wearing an excess of gold, jewels and her clothing are handmade with intricate details (Zimmermann, 2015).
Zimmermann, Kim Ann. "Indian Culture: Traditions and Customs of India." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 30 Jan. 2015. Web. 8 Mar. 2016. http://www.livescience.com/28634-indian-culture.html
