Synopsis
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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
... 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)
Synopsis
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.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for The Palaces of Rajasthan
Stock Image
Palaces of Rajasthan
Published by
Frances Lincoln, London, 2005
ISBN 10: 0711225052
ISBN 13: 9780711225053
Used
Hardcover
Seller: AMSELBEIN - Antiquariat und Neubuch, Bad Fischau - Brunn, Austria
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Leinen mit SU. Condition: Sehr gut. Dezenter Stempel aus privater Bibliothek (Durchmesser 14mm) an der Innenseite des vorderen Buchdeckels. Seller Inventory # 4924
Stock Image
The Palaces of Rajasthan
Published by
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd, 2005
ISBN 10: 0711225052
ISBN 13: 9780711225053
Used
Hardcover
Seller: White Square - Fine Books & Art, Easthampton, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: like new. Mumbai, India: India Book House, 2004. In like-new condition with no internal markings except for light erasure on half-title page. DJ in like-new condition as well. A beautiful book. Book. Seller Inventory # FV-JMET-721K