Question 1

What is Stucco architecture style?

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Stucco architecture involves the use of stucco, a decorative plaster, to create intricate relief work and ornamentation on building facades, often seen in temple architecture across India.

Question 2

Where is Stucco architecture style architecture found?

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Stucco architecture style architecture is primarily found in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat. There are 2 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Stucco architecture style architecture used?

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Stucco architecture style architecture was used during Ancient to present, 10th-21st century CE. It is associated with the Chola, Vijayanagara, Nayaka dynasty/period.

Question 4

What materials are used in Stucco architecture style architecture?

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Stucco architecture style architecture typically uses Lime, Sand, Water, Plaster, Stucco, Brick, Lime mortar. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Stucco architecture style architecture?

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There are 2 heritage sites documented with Stucco architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Stucco architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites)
Description	Stucco architecture involves the use of stucco, a decorative plaster, to create intricate relief work and ornamentation on building facades, often seen in temple architecture across India.
Also Known As	Dravidian Temple Ensemble with Low-Relief Stucco Towers Dravidian Temple Architecture Indentured Labour Vernacular Courtyard Ritual Landscape Dravidian Temple with Stucco Gopuram Courtyard Plan South Indian Temple Architecture Diaspora Adaptation Highveld Climate Response
Tags	Plaster Relief Ornament Decoration Surface treatment Stucco Sculpture Gopuram
Style ID	`INHF-STY-2150270565-04:01:44:01:07:19:SAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/stucco-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/stucco-architecture-style`
Total Sites	2
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	Ancient to present 10th-21st century CE
Dynasties	Chola Vijayanagara Nayaka

Sacred Contexts	Temples Residences Public buildings Hindu temples Temple chariots
Associated Deities	Various Hindu deities

Primary Materials	Lime Sand Water Plaster Stucco Brick Lime mortar
Architectural Features	Relief work Ornamentation Figurative sculpture Floral patterns Relief carvings Figurative sculptures Ornamental details Gopuram decoration

Title	Type	Notes
Traditional Indian Plasters	Article	Study of stucco techniques in India.
Indian Decorative Arts	Book	Overview of decorative arts in India, including stucco work.

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