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.
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Decoration and ornament, Architectural--India. Animate Motifs Islamic decoration and ornament Architecture, Mughal Empire.