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Famous monuments of India / Bhatnagar, Preeti (ed.); Sharma, Anu (ed.) 2008  Book
Bhatnagar, Preeti (ed.) Book
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Publication India, Prashant Publications, 2008.
Description 255pRed Spine
Summary/Abstract Presents the plans of temples, tombs, palaces and pavilions found in the Indian subcontinent and the Indianized States of Java, the Khmer, Pagan, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.
Contents Agra Fort Ajanta Caves Akbar's Tomb Akshardham Altamash's Tomb Amber Fort Bekal Fort Bibi-Ka-Maqbara Birla Mandir Charminar Chittorgarh Fort Daulatabad Fort Dilwara Temples Elephanta Caves Fatehpur Sikri Flora-Fountain Gateway of India Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq's Tomb Gol Gumbaz Golconda Fort Golden Temple Gwalior Fort Haji Ali Dargah Hawa Mahal Hazrat Nizamuddin's Tomb Humayun's Tomb India Gate Iskcon Temple, Delhi Jama Masjid, Delhi Jamali Kamali Tomb Jantar-Mantar, Delhi Karla Caves Khajuraho Konarak Sun Temple Lotus Temple Mehrangarh Fort Mysore Fort Palakkad Fort Pancha Rathas Purana Qila Qutub Minar Rajghat Rashtrapati Bhawan Red Fort Safdarjang's Tomb Sarnath Siddhivinayak Temple Sun Temple, Modhera Taj Mahal Tirupati Balaji Victoria Memorial Glossary
Standard Number 8187057467 Pb.
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Great monuments of India / Great...(Title.) 2009  Book
Great...(Title) Book
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Publication London, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2009.
Description 264pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract A practical, evocative, and inspiring guide to India's most impressive monuments - filled with stunning photography, maps, and illustrations.
Contents Imprints of time Sanchi Mamallapuram Khajuraho Qutub Minar Konark Hampi Humayun's tomb Fatehpur Sikri Amber fort Red fort Taj Mahal In the vicinity Glossary Index
Standard Number 9781405341738 Hb.
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Hindu India : from Khajuraho to the Temple city of Madurai / Stierlin, Henri 2002  Book
Stierlin, Henri Book
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Publication USA, Taschen, 2002.
Description 237pDark Blue Spine
Summary/Abstract A historical account of the rock-cut temples of Hindu India from the dawn of the first millennium to the colossal temples of the 17th century.
Contents A religious architecture From man-made caves to stone-built temples From the Chalukya school to the Cholas of Thanjavur The Eastern India Aesthetic A consummate architectural achievment The Hoysala style and the 'Soapstone' temples From the Hampi princes to the Nayaks of Madurai The weight of tradition Chronological table Glossary
Standard Number 3822817678 Pb.
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How to draw India's sights and symbols / Mis, Melody S. 2005  Book
Mis, Melody S. Book
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Publication New York, The Rosen Publishing Group, 2005.
Description 48pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract A comprehensive guide to key sights and symbols of a country. Cultural and natural landmarks alongwith country's history, geography, and economy are also explored.
Standard Number 1404227326 Hb.
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Indian Art : A Short Introduction / Iyer, K. Bharatha 1982  Book
Iyer, K. Bharatha Book
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Publication Mumbai, Taraporevala, 1982.
Description 88pGray Spine
Summary/Abstract Describes the cultural heritage of the country and the art of this vast sub-continent.
Contents The Ideals of Indian Art The Language of Indian Art Principal Hindu Deities Landmarks in Sculpture and Architecture A Bird-Eye View of Indian Painting
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Indian Art / Dehejia, Vidya 1997  Book
Dehejia, Vidya Book
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Publication London, Phaidon Press Limited, 1997.
Description 447pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract In this comprehensive survey Vidya Dehejia, a leading authority on Indian art, explains and analyses not only such key early developments as the great cities of the Indus civilization, the serene Buddha image, the intriguing art of cave sites and sophisticated temple-building traditions, but also the luxury of the Mughal court, the palaces and pavilions of Rajasthan, the churches of Portuguese Goa, art in the British Raj, and issues taking art into the twenty-first century. Using a contextual approach, the book considers the meaning of the word 'art' in the Indian cultural milieu, the relationship between art and the subcontinent's religious traditions, the status of artists and the impact of trade and travel on artistic development. The only full and up-to-date history of the subcontinent's artistic heritage, this is an essential introduction for the student, traveller and general reader.
Contents 1. Experiencing Art: The Viewer, the Art, the Artist 2. Bricks, Seals and Stone: Into Written History 3. Stories in Stone: The Popular Appeal of Early Buddhist Art 4. After Alexander: Indo-Greek Art and the Buddha Image 5. Into the Mountainside: Cave Monasteries and Cave Temples 6. 'Seeing' the Divine: Image and Temple 7. Sacred and 'Profane': The Nagara Temple 8. A Riddle in Stone: Pallava Mamallapuram 9. Holy Ground: Dravida Chola Temples 10. God in Their Midst: The Temple City and Festival Bronzes 11. Linear Abstractions: Art and the Sultans of India 12. Cosmopolitan Splendour: The City of Vijayanagara 13. Visions of Paradise: The Luxury of Mughal Art 14. Palaces and Pavilions: Rajput Mewar 15. Rome of the Tropics: Churches of Portuguese Goa 16. Jewels in the Crown: Art in the British Raj Religious and Mythical Figures Major Dynasties and Empires.
Standard Number 0714834963 Pb.
Key Words Art, Indic  Architecture - India 
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Indian Art - Oxford History of Art / Mitter, Partha 2001  Book
Mitter, Partha Book
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Publication Great Britain, Oxford University Press, 2001.
Description 295pBlack Spine
Series Oxford History of Art
Summary/Abstract Guides the reader through over 2000 years of Indian art and architecture. A rich artistic tradition is fully explored through the Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, colonial, and contemporary periods, incorporating discussion of modern Bangladesh and Pakistan, traditional women artists, tribal artists, and decorative arts.
Contents Buddhist and Hindu Art and Architecture (c.300 BCE- 1700 CE) Hindu Art and Architecture Minority Traditions, Ideal Beauty, and Eroticism Indo-Islamic Art and Architecture (c.712-1757 CE) The Turko-Afghan Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526 CE) The Mughal Empire ( 1526-1757) Rajasthani and Pahari Kingdoms (c. 1700-1900) The Non-Canonical Arts of Tribal People, Women, and Artisans Colonial Art and Architecture (1757-1947) The British Raj : Westernization and Nationalism Modernism in India Postcolonial Art and Architecture (1947-2000) Art after Independence The Contemporary Scene
Standard Number 0192842213 pb.
Key Words Art, Indic  Architecture - India 
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Indian culture for everyone / Punja, Shobita (ed.) 2021  Book
Punja, Shobita (ed.) Book
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Publication New Delhi, Talking Cub, 2021.
Description 96pBlack Spine
Summary/Abstract A reader-friendly volume, presenting the expanse of Indian culture.
Standard Number 9789354471841 Pb.
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Kailash temple at Ellora / Shome, Tilottama 2022  Book
Shome, Tilottama Book
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Publication New Delhi, Talking Cub, 2022.
Description 118pWhite Spine
Series Magnificent monuments of India
Summary/Abstract Explains concepts of Hindu temple architecture, narrates tales from history, folklore and mythology, and brings to life the magnificent piece of architecture - The Kailash Temple at Ellora.
Standard Number 9789354471476 Pb.
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Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture / Grover, Satish 2006  Book
Grover, Satish Book
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Publication New Delhi, Roli & Janssen BV, 2006.
Description 144pRed Spine
Summary/Abstract Describes 14 architectural monuments which represent the supreme creations of the many civilizations and religions that prospered in India.
Contents Introduction A perspective view of traditional Indian architecture Karla Cave ; Womb of calm Sanchi Stupa : Centred sublimity Kailashnath Temple : Pure rock concert Khajuraho : To God, to love Sun temple ; Chariot of fire Dilwara Temple : Dazzling wealth Meenakshi temple : Into the light of darkness Vijayanagar : Divine city Qutub Minra : Ascent of the crescent Fatehpur Sikri : Grand red folly Gol Gumbaz : Bubble over bleakness Padmanabhapuram : Feminine timber Jaisalmer : Curved in sand Taj Mahal : Phantasmal perfection Glossary Bibliography
Standard Number 8174362932 Hb.
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Pelican history of art: The art and architecture of India: Buddhist-Hindu-Jain / Rowland, Benjamin 1953  Book
Rowland, Benjamin Book
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Publication USA, Penguin Books, 1953.
Description 512pCream Spine
Summary/Abstract After describing the artistic heritage of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjodaro, Dr.Rowland traces the artistic story of the civilizations that followed through fifty centuries. He explains the influence of religion on the history of architecture, sculpture and painting in India and the surrounding countries from their pre-historic beginnings until the introduction of European influences in recent centuries.
Contents The prehistoric and epic periods in art and religion The early classic periods Roman-Indian art in north-west India and central Asia The golden age and end of Buddha The Hindu Renaissance Indian art in Ceylon and south-east Asia Notes Bibliography List of illustrations Index
Standard Number 0140561021 Pb.
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Taj Mahal / Saili, Ganesh 2008  Book
Saili, Ganesh Book
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Publication India, Roli & Janssen BV, 2008.
Description Golden Spine
Series Golden India
Summary/Abstract Narrates the building of a memorial to love which is unsurpassed the world over. Describes the building of the Taj Mahal with photographs of the monument and its surroundings.
Standard Number 9788174370501 Hb.
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Taj Mahal / Shome, Tilottama 2021  Book
Shome, Tilottama Book
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Publication New Delhi, Talking Cub, 2021.
Description 118pWhite Spine
Series Magnificent monuments of India
Summary/Abstract Narrates the story of Mughal dynasty and how the Taj Mahal came to be built.
Standard Number 9789354472411 Pb.
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