The Majesty of Mughal Decoration: The Art and Architecture of Islamic India Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Majesty of Mughal Decoration: The Art and Architecture of Islamic India Book

HardCover. Pub Date: October 2007 Pages: 288 in Publisher: Thames & Hudson An exquisitely illustrated survey of the decorative motifs that and visual themes from one of the great artistic periods in Indian history of the Mughal decorative arts delight in arabesque and geometric designs. as well as scenes of nature (flowers. birds. and animals) and human pleasure (music. dancing. feasting. love-making). Master craftsmen at the Mughal and Rajput courts employed a variety of materials and techniques to produce marble panels inlaid with semi-precious stones. sandstone screens perforated with geometric designs. ass vessels inlaid with strips of silver and gold. jade drinking cups. dagger hilts encrusted with rubies and emeralds. and ...Read More

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  • TheBookPeople

    Common decorative motifs juxtaposed with architectural details and exquisitely crafted objects define the aesthetic traditions of Mughal art in this lavishly illustrated book. Beautifully photographed close-up details of wall reliefs, inlaid metal hookah bowls, carpets, jade sword hilts, gilded borders of miniature paintings and embroidered shawls emphasize the unity of the themes in Mughal art, while George Michell's lucid text places the works in their historical and architectural context. This sumptuous volume will be essential reading for all lovers of Indian art as well as those with a professional interest in the subject.

  • ASDA

    Contains decorative motifs with architectural details and crafted objects from the traditions of Mughal art. This book contains close-up details of wall reliefs inlaid metal hookah bowls carpets jade sword hilts gilded borders of miniature paintings and embroidered shawls and places these works in their historical and architectural context.

  • Blackwell

    This new book analyzes the influences that constitute Mughal decoration - the Central Asian inheritance, the artistic practices of Persia and the rich indigenous traditions - and also examines the various materials and techniques through which the...

  • Pickabook

    George Michell, Mumtaz Currim

  • 0500513775
  • 9780500513774
  • George Michell, Mumtaz Currim
  • 1 October 2007
  • Thames & Hudson
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 288
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