[PDF] Taj Mahal Taj Mahal In Pictures eBook

Author : Amina Okada
Publisher : Abbeville Publishing Group
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 20,70 MB
Release : 1993-10-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN :

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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 octagonal 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.

Author : Giles Tillotson
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 47,25 MB
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1847652476

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'Marble enigma, most photographed of structures, the Taj Mahal lends its name to a prime brand of Indian tea bags and stands too as the world's great, extravagant monument to eternal love. This wry, brisk book is a delightful and fascinating excavation of the Taj Mahal's many layers of meanings. Giles Tillotson deploys his formidable knowledge of India's artistic and cultural history to create a kaleidoscopic interpretation of the Taj - revealing what it meant to the Mughal world that conceived and built it; to the British colonists who cavorted amidst its grounds and minarets, then set about to preserve it; and to the many millions who now come every year to gawp and touch and click. With delicacy, creation, and yet succeeds in keeping its unworldly aura intact.'' Sunil Khilnani, author of The Idea of India

Author : Caroline Arnold
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 21,16 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0822587831

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The Taj Mahal is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular buildings of the world, renowned for its architectual magnificence and aesthetic beauty. It is a rare book that can do justice to such a structure, but the grace and elegance of Rahul Bhushan's work captures the culture and the people that created the magnificent building. The story is a beautiful one, telling how Shah Jahan achieved immortality for himself and his departed wife, Mumtaz Mahal, by fulfilling her wish for a memeorable tomb. The building itself is so exquisite that the Taj Mahal is more than an expression of one man's love for a woman; it has become a symbol of grace and beauty and a monument to universal love.

Author : Shalu Sharma
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 35,56 MB
Release : 2015-09-27
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ISBN : 9781517542047

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Are you travelling to India? Do you want to see the Taj Mahal but don't know where to start? Are you looking for tips on the Taj Mahal? Why not start here! This book is a mini travel guide to the Taj Mahal. It has a basic introduction to the most famous monument in the world. It includes how to get there, places to see in Agra the place where the Taj Mahal is situated, how to make the most of your visit to Agra, basic Hindi for your travels and pictures of the Taj Mahal.

Author : Andrew Hudson
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 34,93 MB
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1930495536

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A travel guide for your camera. Find the postcard-perfect views. Get photo tips, ideas, GPS and time-of-day. - 50 views - 90 photos - 103 maps

Author : Ebba Koch
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,34 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Agra (India)
ISBN : 9780500289846

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Now available in paperback and illustrated by hundreds of new photographs and drawings with an in-depth explanation of each building, Ebba Koch, the foremost authority on Mughal architecture, leads the reader through the whole complex and gardens of the Taj Mahal. This encounter is framed by a complete account of the mausoleum's urban setting, its design and construction, its symbolic meaning, and its history up to the present day. One of the most familiar symbols of India is suddenly endowed with new significance and added wonder. This is an indispensable guide for those at home as well as those visiting the Taj Mahal, as it takes the reader on a walk through the complex, revealing riches that are often overlooked. 'Looking at the book is the next best thing to going to the place' - Architectural Review 'Marks a major advance in our understanding of one of the world's test monuments ... a serious, academic work that does not neglect the importance of good illustrations' - Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies

Author : Mark Edward Harris
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 17,46 MB
Release : 2017-09-22
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1315514990

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Successful travel photographers have to wear more hats than perhaps any other photographic genre. In a single travel photo essay they are at times architectural photographers, food photographers, music photographers, car photographers – the list encompassing every possible type of photography. The Travel Photo Essay teaches the reader the necessary techniques to create cohesive professional travel stories, using images that go far beyond "I was here" photographs. From the establishing shots to the equipment list, this book discusses the techniques and concepts necessary to create professional looking images in various genres, including portrait photography, landscape photography, wildlife photography, food photography, documentary photography, sports photography and more. Covering issues such as lighting, writing, workflow and the travel photography market, award-winning photographer and writer Mark Edward Harris explains how to marry photos with words, telling a cohesive story through a series of photographs.

Author : Heather Kissock
Publisher : Weigl Publishers
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 50,32 MB
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 148968168X

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Located in Agra, India, on the bank of the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal is a mausoleum. A grief-stricken emperor named Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to house the grave of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Find out more in Taj Mahal, a title in the Structural Wonders of the World series. These books identify some of the world’s best-known structures, exploring their history, the people responsible for their creation, and the science behind their construction. Each title features informative text, colorful photographs and maps, and a timeline detailing the steps toward construction.