The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence
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| Management number | 237065079 | Release Date | 2026/07/10 | List Price | US$23.16 | Model Number | 237065079 | ||
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Stunning treasures from the dynasty that created the Taj Mahal are showcased in this lavish book.The Great Mughals presents, for the first time, the opulent, internationalist culture of Mughal Hindustan in the age of its greatest emperors: Akbar (r. 1556–1605), Jahangir (r. 1605–27) and Shah Jahan (r. 1628–58).Providing a compelling new narrative to describe the origins of Mughal art, it explores how a huge Iranian influence permeated the sophisticated craft traditions of the Indian subcontinent to create a distinctively Mughal court are included, from contemporary portraits to jeweled gold vessels and carpets.In chapters that conjure the unique dynamics of each reign, essays with historical sweep combine with texts focused on important objects to tell unexpected stories about a dynasty perhaps best known for commissioning the Taj Mahal. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1838510362 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1838510367 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Victoria & Albert Museum |
| Dimensions | 7.87 x 5.51 x 0.39 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| Publication date | December 10, 2024 |
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