Mughal Art: A Study in HandicraftsFor the first time a book on Mughal Handicrafts is brought out, and superbly so. After a general discussion on the social, political and economic conditions in Mughal India, the author goes on to expound the sources of Mughal decorative arts and the designs of decoration and finally describes the various forms of Mughal handicrafts illustrating them with works found on archaeological sites in India and select objects preserved in museums and private collection all over the world. |
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Designs of Decoration | 25 |
A Treasury of Mughal Handicrafts | 45 |
Conclusion | 113 |
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17th century Abul Fazl adorned Agra Agra Fort Ain-i-Akbari Akbar Albert Museum animals and birds arabesque architecture artists Aurangzeb beautiful beautifully Bharat Kala Bhawan bidri blossoms borders building calligraphic carpets cartouches carved Chinese colours craftsmen culture dagger decorative art decorative designs Delhi delicate depicted Designs of Decoration Diwan-i-Khas Ebba Koch elephant embellished emeralds emperor enamel engraved Fatehpur Sikri floral motifs floral scrolls flowering plants foliage geometrical glass gold green Handicrafts A Treasury hilt Hindu huqqa bowl Illust Indian Art Indian Heritage indigenous inlaid inscriptions Iranian Islamic art Jahangir jewellery Lahore large number leaves lotus Mahal marble metal motifs Mughal art Mughal court Mughal decorative art Mughal Handicrafts Mughal paintings Mughal period Muslim naskhi panels patka Persian petals pieces Private Collection reign rubies Salar Jang Museum Shah Jahan shape shawls silver stems style stylised surface textiles tomb tradition Treasury of Mughal vase Victoria and Albert workshops