Taj Mahal
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1993
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
978-1-55859-617-7 (ISBN)
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
978-1-55859-617-7 (ISBN)
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An illustrated portrait of the Taj Mahal, which was built between 1632 and 1643 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in honour of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal; includes fold-out photographs.
A sumptuously illustrated portrait of perhaps the most fascinating architectural marvel of all time.
Built between 1632 and 1643 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is unquestionably the most renowned mausoleum in the world. Now this legendary monument to love can be seen as no visitor to the site has ever viewed it. On the pages of this exquisitely illustrated volume, the Taj Mahal is revealed detail by detail. Starting inside the mausoleum, a sequence of closeups show the semiprecious stones, inlaid in white marble, that form the interior's Koranic calligraphy and floral patterns. The next sequence of images presents the octogonal plan of the structure, emphasizing both its perfect symmetry and its subtle variations. The final sequence is devoted to the decorative patterns carved in the walls of the mosque and entrance gate. In addition, four lavish fold-out photographs show the entire Taj Mahal complex from different perspectives.
In their informative texts, authors Amina Okada and M.C. Joshi provide historical and architectural analyses of the Taj Mahal. Quotations from the Koran and from the journals of travelers as diverse as Jean-Bapiste Tavernier, Pierre Loti, and Aldous Huxley complete a breathtaking tribute.
Before his death in 1992, photographer Jean-Louise Nou captured the beauty of India in many books, including The Art of India.
A sumptuously illustrated portrait of perhaps the most fascinating architectural marvel of all time.
Built between 1632 and 1643 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is unquestionably the most renowned mausoleum in the world. Now this legendary monument to love can be seen as no visitor to the site has ever viewed it. On the pages of this exquisitely illustrated volume, the Taj Mahal is revealed detail by detail. Starting inside the mausoleum, a sequence of closeups show the semiprecious stones, inlaid in white marble, that form the interior's Koranic calligraphy and floral patterns. The next sequence of images presents the octogonal plan of the structure, emphasizing both its perfect symmetry and its subtle variations. The final sequence is devoted to the decorative patterns carved in the walls of the mosque and entrance gate. In addition, four lavish fold-out photographs show the entire Taj Mahal complex from different perspectives.
In their informative texts, authors Amina Okada and M.C. Joshi provide historical and architectural analyses of the Taj Mahal. Quotations from the Koran and from the journals of travelers as diverse as Jean-Bapiste Tavernier, Pierre Loti, and Aldous Huxley complete a breathtaking tribute.
Before his death in 1992, photographer Jean-Louise Nou captured the beauty of India in many books, including The Art of India.
Amina Okada, curator of the Musee National des Arts Asiatiques Guimet in Paris, is the author of numerous books and articles on Mughal India. Dr. M.C. Joshi is a member of the Archaeological Survey of India in New Delhi.
Introduction by Amina Okada Illustrations: Interior of the Mausoleum; Exterior of the Mausoleum; The Mosque and the Guest House; Main Gate On the Lesser-Known Aspects of the Taj Mahal by M. C. Joshi Map of Agra Architectural Plan of the Taj Mahal Architecture of the Mughal Empire Glossary Quranic Passages Inscribed on the Taj Mahal Sura 67: al Mulk, "The Dominion" Bibliography
| Illustrationen | Jean-Louis Nou |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 158 colour |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 270 x 301 mm |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Asien ► Indien |
| Technik ► Architektur | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-55859-617-8 / 1558596178 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-55859-617-7 / 9781558596177 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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