A sumptuously illustrated portrait of perhaps the most fascinating architectural marvel of all time
Built between 1632 and 1643 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is unquestionably the most renowned mausoleum in the world. Now this legendary monument to love can be seen as no visitor to the site has ever viewed it. On the pages of this exquisitely illustrated volume, the Taj Mahal is revealed detail by detail. Starting inside the mausoleum, a sequence of closeups show the semiprecious stones, inlaid in white marble, that form the interior's Koranic calligraphy and floral patterns. The next sequence of images presents the octogonal plan of the structure, emphasizing both its perfect symmetry and its subtle variations. The final sequence is devoted to the decorative patterns carved in the walls of the mosque and entrance gate. In addition, four lavish fold-out photographs show the entire Taj Mahal complex from different perspectives.
In their informative texts, authors Amina Okada and M.C. Joshi provide historical and architectural analyses of the Taj Mahal. Quotations from the Koran and from the journals of travelers as diverse as Jean-Bapiste Tavernier, Pierre Loti, and Aldous Huxley complete a breathtaking tribute.
Before his death in 1992, photographer Jean-Louise Nou captured the beauty of India in many books, including The Art of India.
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Amina Okada, curator of the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques Guimet in Paris, is the author of numerous books and articles on Mughal India.
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Vendeur : Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Looks at the motives behind the creation of the Taj Mahal, and discusses its design, with close-up photographs of the floral inlays that decorate the interior Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 123494615
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Vendeur : Heights Catalogues, Books, Comics, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
HEIN004202 Taj Mahal, Photos Jean-Louis Nou, Text Amina Okada, M.C. Joshi, Abbeville Press, 1st US Edition 1993, hc with dj, color, 232 pages, 12"x10.5" Price clipped, inscription across top inside flyleaf, otherwise like new. N° de réf. du vendeur HEIN004202
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Vendeur : Acadia Art & Rare Books. Est. 1931, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cloth over boards. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very fine. First English edition. Hardcover cloth (blue) over boards with complete d/j. Large 4to. 232 pp. Beautifully illustrated with over 100 full colour plate photographs, including 4 fold-outs, on glossy paper. Title stamped in silver on spine, and blind stamped on front cover. Head and fore edge of the text block slightly yellowed. Some pages have small rubbing marks. Images are vibrant. Binding is strong and square. Dustjacket (photographic paper) has an old price sticker on the back, and some light sunning, but is remarkably free from any serious wear. A gorgeous copy overall. N° de réf. du vendeur 66945
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Vendeur : Great Expectations Rare Books, Staten Island, NYC, NY, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. First Edition. Large format hardcover, folio bound in blue bind-stamped cloth, in publisher's non price-clipped, glossy pictorial dust-jacket. 232 pages. End material includes: map of Agra; architectural plan of the Taj Mahal; architectue of the Moghal Empire; glossary, Quranic passages inscribed on the Taj Mahal; bibliography, etc. Profusely illustrated with magnificent color photographs throughout by Jean-Louis Nou. First American edition. No previous ownership marks. A clean, square, fresh and unmarked copy. Near fine in a near fine dust-jacket. A large and heavy book, Priority and International orders will require additional postage, calculated as close to actual cot as possible. N° de réf. du vendeur 019088
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Vendeur : Bruce Irving, Haworth, NJ, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Jean-Louis Nou (illustrateur). First Edition. Hard cover book and DJ, Fine/Fine. Stated First Edition. Extra postage will be required on orders outside the USA. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 002504
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Vendeur : The Media Foundation, BEAVERTON, OR, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. NOTE: InterOptics Publishing's "The Taj Mahal - A Royal Geographical Society Electronic Guide" for Win/Mac feat videos, slide show, timelines, maps, links and glossary. Rare find! Disc, artwork and original eco-case in excellent condition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Orders received before 3PM PT typically ship same day. All profits support the non-profit community. Free upgrade to First Class shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000135160
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G1558596178I3N01
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Vendeur : Greener Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. N° de réf. du vendeur 5086272
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Vendeur : Le Monde de Kamélia, Bruxelles, Belgique
Etat : fine. Livraison rapide, bien emballé, service client soigné.Pour tout renseignement complémentaire, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter. N° de réf. du vendeur 298A2B6A2214
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Vendeur : BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! N° de réf. du vendeur Q-1558596178
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