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Book Synopsis Palaces of Rajasthan by : Antonio Martinelli
Download or read book Palaces of Rajasthan written by Antonio Martinelli and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The splendour of Rajasthan's richly appointed palaces, majestic forts andraditional mansions is revealed in this lavishly illustrated book. Georgeichell explores the fascinating royal architecture of this desert state ofndia from the 15th to the 20th century, focusing on the major capitals ofajput power - Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner - as well as otherentres such as Bundi, Kota, Jaisalmer, Alwar and Shekhawati. Also featuredre the Jat states of Bharatpur and Dholpur. Antonio Martinelli's stunninghotographs survey architectural developments in Rajasthan over a period ofore than five hundred years, providing a detailed visual record ofagnificent facades and opulent interiors. His photographs evoke the grandeurf Rajput courtly life at its height, be it imposing darbar halls whereaharajas held formal audience, or mirrored apartments where they enjoyedore private entertainments. Though the royal complexes are today shadows ofheir former glory, the memory of this greatest age in Rajasthan's historynd its extraordinary palace architecture endures to the present day.
Download or read book India Sublime written by Mitchell Crites and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vivid colors, delicate stonework, and opulent décor are the trademarks of the palaces, forts, and mansions of India's maharajas. With their vast marble halls, jewel-box mirrored rooms, mosaics, and tapestries, these palaces present a veritable visual feast. In styles ranging from Art Deco to modern, from Indian folk style to English Colonial, the palaces of Rajasthan, dating from as early as AD 760 to as recently as the middle of the last century, are astonishingly innovative and modern. Many of the most luxurious of them have been converted to hotels. Lavishly illustrated with more than 250 photographs, this book offers twenty-one of the most sumptuous palace hotels, displaying their interior decoration in detail, as well as their pleasure pavilions, gardens and pools.--From publisher description.
Book Synopsis Princely Rajasthan by : Antonio Martinelli
Download or read book Princely Rajasthan written by Antonio Martinelli and published by Vendome Press. This book was released on 2004-10-14 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two-page plates, of the architecture's exterior, interiors, decoration, associated buildings, and distant views. Martinelli studied architecture at the U. of Venice, Italy. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Book Synopsis Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan by : Sanjeev Kumar Bhasin
Download or read book Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan written by Sanjeev Kumar Bhasin and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Rajput Palaces by : Giles Henry Rupert Tillotson
Download or read book The Rajput Palaces written by Giles Henry Rupert Tillotson and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Looks At Ancient Fortress Capital Such As Chittor And Gwalior, Cities Established At The Height Of Rajput Cultural Achievement Such As Udaipur And Bikaner And Provides A Detailed Yet Accessible Examination Of This Spectacular But Little Studied School Of Architecture.
Book Synopsis Forts and Palaces of India by : Amita Baig
Download or read book Forts and Palaces of India written by Amita Baig and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India has a rich cultural past and this is reflected in its innumerable forts, palaces and other monuments, which abound not only in architectural splendour but intriguing individual histories. This book takes a splendid tour of these structures through the whole of India, from Kashmir in the north to Kerala in the south. The architectural magnificence and luxury of these royal palaces are highlighted in the full-colour pictures and detailed essays. Over 325 colour photographs revel in the buildings glorious details and special features, while vivid descriptions of each palace transport the reader back in time into a realm of truly royal experience. Encompassing the rich cultural heritage of India, these forts and palaces offer an authentic Indian experience to heritage lovers.
Book Synopsis Sleeping in Palaces by : Jon Crothers
Download or read book Sleeping in Palaces written by Jon Crothers and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Royal Palaces of India by : George Michell
Download or read book The Royal Palaces of India written by George Michell and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth survey of Indian palaces. It contains photographs to display the beauty and atmosphere of these buildings, and George Michell evokes life within the palaces and describes their many elements: halls, courtyards, temples, mosques, private apartments and service quarters.
Download or read book Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Stones in the Sand by : Giles Henry Rupert Tillotson
Download or read book Stones in the Sand written by Giles Henry Rupert Tillotson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The artistic traditions of Orissa are among the oldest and richest in the subcontinent. Recent archaeological fieldwork has revealed several sites from the Stone Age to the Early Historic period. Apart from sculpture and rockcut caves, Orissa developed a distinguished tradition of temple architecture. The Orissan genius has also been manifest in painting, crafts, and dance, including the varied tribal cultural expressions. Despite such extraordinary achievements, no single volume provides an overview of the diverse contributions of generations of Orissan artists. As the accompanying table of contents demonstrates, this. book is wide-ranging in scope, covering all periods and many forms of art. Apart from emphasizing the past, the essays focus on present artistic activities, traditional as well as the modern.
Book Synopsis The Bundi Wall-paintings in Rajasthan by : Milo Cleveland Beach
Download or read book The Bundi Wall-paintings in Rajasthan written by Milo Cleveland Beach and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The royal fort at Bundi, an isolated town in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is home to elaborately decorated palaces that are among India's most beautiful buildings. That several of the palaces have been closed to visitors until recently has kept their painted walls hidden from public view, but it has also helped their preservation. This unprecedented volume celebrates the survival of the wall-paintings at Bundi by presenting a stunning photographic survey of these long-hidden treasures, most published here for the first time, and including both abundant details and many small-scale scenes that are not visible without magnification. The paintings depict daily life at the Bundi court from the early 17th to the late 19th centuries, as well as scenes from traditional literary and religious texts. The illustrations together reveal the rich cultural inter-relationships that gave these paintings their unique power and importance. The only substantial publication devoted specifically to wall-paintings in the Bundi royal palaces, this richly illustrated book pays long-overdue tribute to some of India's greatest painted rooms. Distributed for Mercatorfonds
Book Synopsis Insight Guides Rajasthan (Travel Guide eBook) by : Insight Guides
Download or read book Insight Guides Rajasthan (Travel Guide eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully updated, major relaunch of Insight Guide Rajasthan will inspire you to visit this most evocative Indian state, the name of which summons up quintessential images of the India of popular imagination: forts, deserts and palaces. Published in 2017, this is a comprehensive full-colour guide to this vibrantly colourful Indian state. Inside Insight Guide Rajasthan: A fully-overhauled, major new edition by our expert Rajasthan author. Stunning new photography that brings this breathtaking region and its people to life. Highlights of the state's top attractions, including tigers at Ranthambore National Park and the camel fair at Pushkar in our Best of Rajasthan. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole state from the pink city of Jaipur to the romantic white city of Udaipur and the golden desert city of Jaisalmer. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip.
Book Synopsis The Story of Our Lives by : Helen Warner
Download or read book The Story of Our Lives written by Helen Warner and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They think nothing can tear their bond apart, until a long-buried secret threatens to destroy everything. Every year they have met up for a vacation, but their time away is much more than just a bit of fun. Over time, it has become a lifesaver, as each of them struggles with life’s triumphs and tragedies. Sophie, Emily, Amy and Melissa have been best friends since they were girls. They have seen each other through everything—from Sophie’s private fear that she doesn’t actually want to be a mother despite having two kids, to Amy’s perfect-on-the-outside marriage that starts to reveal troubling warning signs, to Melissa’s spiraling alcoholism, to questions that are suddenly bubbling up around the paternity of Emily’s son. But could a lie that spans just as long as their friendship be the thing that tears them apart?
Book Synopsis Palace on Wheels by : Dharmendar Kanwar
Download or read book Palace on Wheels written by Dharmendar Kanwar and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Forts & Palaces of India by : Bindu Manchanda
Download or read book Forts & Palaces of India written by Bindu Manchanda and published by Roli Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2006 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explores the romance of India's forts and palaces - their past glory, wars and warriors, and unparalleled architecture. The book brings alive the magic of those monuments with a rare combination of prose and inimitable photographs. Master builders, dynasties, armories, underground stepwells, concrete labyrinths - they all come to life in the pages of this masterful tome.
Book Synopsis An Unknown Treasure in Rajasthan by : Milo Cleveland Beach
Download or read book An Unknown Treasure in Rajasthan written by Milo Cleveland Beach and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unprecedented volume celebrates the survival of the wall-paintings at Bundi by presenting a stunning photographic survey of these long-hidden treasures, most published for the first time, and including both abundant details and many scenes that cannot be seen by the naked eye. The royal fort at Bundi, an isolated town in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is home to elaborately decorated palaces that are among Indias most beautiful buildings. That several of the palaces have been completely closed to visitors until very recently has kept their painted walls hidden from public view, but it has also helped their preservation. The paintings depict daily life at the Bundi court from the early seventeenth to the late nineteenth centuries, as well as scenes from traditional literary and religious texts. The illustrations together reveal the rich cultural interrelationships that gave these paintings their unique power and importance.
Book Synopsis India Chic: Hotels Palaces Beaches Spas Retreats Havelis Temples by : Inderjit Badhwar
Download or read book India Chic: Hotels Palaces Beaches Spas Retreats Havelis Temples written by Inderjit Badhwar and published by Kuperard. This book was released on 2005-12-22 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India Chic reveals all the wonders of this subcontinent, from the awe-inspiring architecture of Rajasthan to the changing landscapes of the Himalayan region, the grand colonial edifices of Kolkata and Delhi, and the legacy of ancient palaces, forts and religious monuments left by the country`s many rulers. Discover the glorious history and diversity of its people in one splendidly illustrated volume.
