Conservation of Churches in Goa - Hardcover

Agrawal, R.C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9383221585 ISBN 13: 9789383221585

Publisher: Sharada Publishing House, 2024

Synopsis

During Portuguese time, highly sophisticated architectural style developed which culminated in the Indo-Portuguese Baroque style in the eighteenth century Goa. Many churches were built in Goa, among these the Se Cathedral, Convent and church of St. Francis of Assisi, Chapel of St. Catherine, Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Cajetan, Church of St. Augustine, Church of the Carmelites, Church of St. John of God, Chapel of St. Anthony, Convent and Church of the Cross of Miracles, St. Anne are important. These buildings with the passage time suffered and lost grandeur. These buildings have been repaired since 1962. 63 col and 49 B/W illustrations.

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About the Author

Dr R.C. Agrawal (b. 1947) joined Archaeological Survey of India in 1972. He explored and excavated a number of sites in various parts of the country. He also participated in excavations at Purana Qila, Delhi; Mathura and conducted excavations at Hampi in Karnataka in the year 1979-80. During 1985-90, he explored Buddhist sites in Ladakh region and carried out excavations at Tisseru stupa.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sharada Publishing House
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9383221585
• ISBN 13: 9789383221585
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 148