Taj Mahal
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Profile Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-86197-890-5 (ISBN)
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978-1-86197-890-5 (ISBN)
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Tells us the human drama behind the Taj Mahal, particularity the relationship between Shaj Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who lie there. This title explores its reputation as a Wonder of the World over 400 years and its representation in art, and analyses the secrets of its architectural success.
Giles Tillotson tells us the human drama behind the building, particularity the relationship between Shaj Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who lie there. He explores its reputation as a Wonder of the World over 400 years and its representation in art, and analyses the secrets of its architectural success. He concludes with the troubled story of conservation, first by Lord Curzon, and records recent disputes about its ownership, treatment and exploitation. But, whatever else, there is no doubt that the Taj holds a secure place in the world's collective consciousness.
Giles Tillotson tells us the human drama behind the building, particularity the relationship between Shaj Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who lie there. He explores its reputation as a Wonder of the World over 400 years and its representation in art, and analyses the secrets of its architectural success. He concludes with the troubled story of conservation, first by Lord Curzon, and records recent disputes about its ownership, treatment and exploitation. But, whatever else, there is no doubt that the Taj holds a secure place in the world's collective consciousness.
Giles Tillotson was Reader in History of Art at SOAS, University of London. He is now an independent writer and lecturer, living in Gurgaon near New Delhi. He is the author of many books on Indian architecture, history and landscape, including Jaipur Nama: Tales from the Pink City.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.8.2008 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 144 x 206 mm |
| Gewicht | 349 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte |
| Technik ► Architektur | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-86197-890-1 / 1861978901 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-86197-890-5 / 9781861978905 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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