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History of decorative art in Mughal architecture /

Nath, R. 1933-

History of decorative art in Mughal architecture / R. Nath. - 1st ed. - Delhi : Motilal Banarsidass, 1976. - xxiii, 188 p., [35] leaves of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.

A revision of a part of the author's thesis, Agra University, 1969. Includes index.

Bibliography: p. [169]-183.

"History of Decorative Art in Mughal Architecture" by R. Nath is a seminal and meticulously researched book on the aesthetic and artistic dimensions of Mughal buildings. Published in 1982, the book moves beyond a simple architectural history to provide a deep and detailed analysis of the decorative arts that define the Mughal style. Nath, a leading scholar of Mughal history and architecture, argues that the decorative elements were not mere ornamentation but an integral part of the architecture’s meaning and function.

ISBN: Rs50.00

LCCN: 76905414

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Decoration and ornament, Architectural--India.
Animate Motifs
Islamic decoration and ornament
Architecture, Mughal Empire.

LC Class. No.: NA3576.A1 / N372 1976

Dewey Class. No.: 729.0954 NAT / 6995

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