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Taj Mahal / by Nou, Jean Louis,photographer.(CARDINAL)512493; Okada, Amina,author.(CARDINAL)753605; Joshi, M. C.(Munish Chandra),1935-2007,author.(CARDINAL)378135;
Includes bibliographical references (page 232).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.
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Buildings;
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The complete Taj Mahal : and the riverfront gardens of Agra / by Koch, Ebba.(CARDINAL)681591; Barraud, Richard André.(CARDINAL)483957;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-280) and index.Introduction : the Mughal dynasty, Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal -- I. Mughal Agra, a riverfront garden city -- The Mughal garden, its buildings and its ownership -- The riverfront garden city -- Reconstruction of the riverfront scheme -- The gardens of the left bank -- The gardens of the right bank -- II. The construction of the Taj Mahal -- Shah Jahan and architecture -- Imperial mausoleums, a 'built tomb' controversy -- The architects of the Taj Mahal -- Craftsmen, materials, and construction techniques -- Construction history and celebrations of the anniversaries of Mumtaz Mahal's death -- Death and burial of Shah Jahan -- III. More than a tomb : the parts of the Taj Mahal -- The design -- The principles of Shahjahani architecture -- The principles as expressed in the Taj Mahal -- Modular planning of the Taj Mahal / Richard André Barraud -- A walk through the Taj Mahal complex -- The Jilaukhana (forecourt) zone -- The great gate -- The southern galleries -- The garden -- The garden-wall pavilions -- The riverfront terrace and the marble platform of the mausoleum -- The mausoleum -- The minarets -- The mosque and Mihman Khana, or assembly hall -- The side wings -- The towers of the riverfront terrace -- The bazaar and caravanserai complex (Taj Ganj) -- The waterworks -- Buildings outside the wall -- IV. The paradisiacal house of the queen -- The symbolism of white marble and red sandstone -- Naturalistic ornament as an expression of paradise -- The inscriptions -- Sound as an expression of eternity -- Funerary and commemorative rites -- V. Everybody's Taj Mahal -- Early travellers and picturesque discovery -- In British hands -- Visitors and comments -- The Taj Mahal in popular culture -- Conservation and future -- Postscript : visiting the Taj Mahal -- Map of Mughal India -- Lahauri's account of the complex on the occasion of its formal completion, on the twelfth anniversary of Mumtaz Mahal's death -- Factfile : detailed measurements of the Taj Mahal complex / Richard André Barraud -- Glossary.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Gardens, Mughal Empire; Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Gardens, Mughal Empire; Buildings;
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The Taj Mahal / by Shofner, Shawndra.(CARDINAL)701799;
Presents full-color illustrated photographs that describe the history of the Taj Mahal, a monument in India built for a beloved queen.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Buildings;
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Taj Mahal / by Webster, Christine.(CARDINAL)664579;
Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.A look at one of the most amazing structures ever built.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Buildings;
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The Taj Mahal / by DuTemple, Lesley A.(CARDINAL)210054;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The Chosen One of the Palace (1519-1631) -- The origins of the Taj Mahal (1562-1632) -- Construction begins (1631-1632) -- Bricks and marble (1632-1637) -- The illumined tomb (1632-1643) -- The garden of paradise on earth (1640-1643) -- The fall of the Mughals (1643-present).Recounts the history of the creation of the Taj Mahal, built as a tomb and memorial for the wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.1100L
Subjects: Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Buildings;
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Where Is the Taj Mahal? / by Hoobler, Dorothy,author.(CARDINAL)139759; Hoobler, Thomas,author.(CARDINAL)139768; Hinderliter, John,illustrator.(CARDINAL)612662;
Includes bibliographical references.Where Is the Taj Mahal? -- A Joyous Childhood -- Young Lovers -- Always Together -- Tragedy -- A Plan -- The Plan Grows Larger -- Jewels and More Jewels -- The Gardens -- Imprisoned -- Decline -- The Pride of Modern India -- More Discoveries -- Timeslines -- Bibliography.Describes the building of the Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum in the Indian city of Agra.850LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Buildings;
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Taj Mahal / by Arnold, Caroline.(CARDINAL)145725; Comora, Madeleine.(CARDINAL)662026; Bhushan, Rahul,illustrator.(CARDINAL)662028;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32).Booklist,Horn Book Guide,Kirkus Review,Publisher's Weekly,School Library Journal,Voice of Youth Advocate,Recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing how it was constructed and providing information on Indian culture.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Architecture, Mughal Empire; Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Buildings;
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Ancient India : a journey back in time /
Explores the history and architecture of the ancient world and featuring graphics, computer animation, and location footage. Examines how architectural glories such as the Taj Mahal reflect the character of the Indian people. The program features a graphic recreation of an Indus Valley City of the Second Millenium B.C.DVD ; (4:3) Full screen ; Dolby 2.0 ; NTSC.
Subjects: History, Ancient.; Architecture, Ancient.; Architecture; Taj Mahal (Agra, India);
Under exclusive license from Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd.
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The Taj Mahal / by Moorcroft, Christine.(CARDINAL)384404;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.Examines the design and construction of the architectural masterpiece that was built during the Mughal rule of India.1120LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Architecture, Mughal Empire; Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Buildings;
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Engineering the Taj Mahal / by Murray, Laura K.,1989-author.(CARDINAL)349838;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index."The Taj Mahal, a majestic mausoleum in India, continues to amaze visitors with its beauty nearly 400 years after its construction. Engineering the Taj Mahal discusses the emperor behind the famous structure, the precise engineering used by the designers, and the ways in which India is preserving the mausoleum so that it can continue to impress future generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Amazon.com.760L
Subjects: Taj Mahal (Agra, India); Architecture, Mughal Empire; Building; Buildings;
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