Funerary

Structures for burial and memorial purposes.

Overview

Funerary architecture uses stone and carving for tombs, mausoleums, and memorials with symbolic designs.

Core Characteristics

• Symbolic and commemorative.
• Durable and solemn materials.
• Spiritual focus.

Notable Examples

• Taj Mahal (India, 1653, mausoleum).
• Pyramids of Giza (Egypt, 2630 BCE, royal tombs).

Architectural Connections

• Ancient: Funerary focus.
• Global: Universal application.
• Classicism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Shah Jahan, it shapes memorial architecture.

Related Concepts & Architects

Imhotep (related architect), Iconography (theory), Monument (element), Islamic Architecture (movement)