The Palaces of Rajasthan - Rilegato

Michell, George

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0711225052 ISBN 13: 9780711225053

Casa editrice: Frances Lincoln, 2005

Riassunto

The splendour of Rajasthan's richly appointed palaces, majestic forts and traditional mansions is revealed in this lavishly illustrated book. George Michell explores the fascinating royal architecture of this desert state of India from the 15th to the 20th century, focusing on the major capitals of Rajput power - Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner - as well as other centres such as Bundi, Kota, Jaisalmer, Alwar and Shekhawati. Also featured are the Jat states of Bharatpur and Dholpur. Antonio Martinelli's stunning photographs survey architectural developments in Rajasthan over a period of more than five hundred years, providing a detailed visual record of magnificent facades and opulent interiors. His photographs evoke the grandeur of Rajput courtly life at its height, be it imposing darbar halls where maharajas held formal audience, or mirrored apartments where they enjoyed more private entertainments. Though the royal complexes are today shadows of their former glory, the memory of this greatest age in Rajasthan's history and its extraordinary palace architecture endures to the present day.

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Recensione

... superbly photographed ... This book will be a memento for people who have been to India's desert state and a goad for those who haven't (Daily Mail)

... a rich and satisfying visual celebration of one of civilisation's most spectacular architectural flowerings (World of Interiors)

L'autore

George Michell trained as an architect and obtained a PhD in Indian Archaeology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He has carried out research on many historical sites in India including, most recently, the ruined city of Vijayanagara in Karnataka.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Frances Lincoln
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0711225052
• ISBN 13: 9780711225053
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 272
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile