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Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

by Amina OkadaM.C. Joshi and Jean-Louis Nou
Hardback
Publication Date: 04/11/1993

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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. AUTHORs 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. Before his death in 1992, photographer Jean-Louise Nou captured the beauty of India in many books, including The Art of India. ILLUSTRATIONS 158 colour illustrations
ISBN:
9781558596177
9781558596177
Category:
Memorials
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
04-11-1993
Language:
English
Publisher:
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
242
Dimensions (mm):
301x270x0mm
Weight:
0kg

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