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The great Mughals : art, architecture and opulence /

The Great Mughals presents the opulent, internationalist culture of Mughal Hindustan in the age of its emperors Akbar (r.1556-1605), Jahangir (r.1605-1627) and Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658). Describing the origins of Mughal art, it explores how an Iranian influence permeated the craft traditions of the...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Stronge, Susan (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : V&A Publishing, [2024]
Subjects:
Art, Mughal Empire > Exhibitions.
Architecture, Mughal Empire > Exhibitions.
Art moghol > Inde > Expositions.
Architecture moghole > Expositions.
exhibition catalogs.
Exhibition catalogs.
Essays.
Catalogues d'exposition.
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Summary:The Great Mughals presents the opulent, internationalist culture of Mughal Hindustan in the age of its emperors Akbar (r.1556-1605), Jahangir (r.1605-1627) and Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658). Describing the origins of Mughal art, it explores how an Iranian influence permeated the craft traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
Item Description:First published by V&A Publishing to accompany the exhibition "The Great Mughals" on view from November 9, 2024 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Physical Description:304 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 30 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-298) and index.
ISBN:9781838510367
1838510362