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The Majesty of Mughal Decoration: The Art and Architecture of Islamic India Book
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Pickabook
George Michell, Mumtaz Currim
- 0500513775
- 9780500513774
- George Michell, Mumtaz Currim
- 1 October 2007
- Thames & Hudson
- Hardcover (Book)
- 288
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