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An amazing exhibition catalogue showing the splendors of one of the greatest rulers of the world, India’s Emperor Akbar (1542–1605). Akbar the Great is considered one of the most splendid sovereigns of humankind. Though he never learned to read or write, he was a great protector of poetry and literature, the builder of the grandiose capital Fathepur Sikri, the City of Victory, and the promoter of new movements in arts and crafts. The catalogue illustrates his deep art appreciation, detailing his court life with portraits and images of political activities, cultural events, and his military glory through arms and armor. Jewel boxes, turban ornaments, earrings, and necklaces are lavishly presented from the most important Indian, European, and American museums and collections. Although the author references the latest in art historical scholarship, this book is also aimed at readers with an affinity for Indian culture.
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Gian Carlo Calza is professor of the History of Eastern Asian Art at the Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, and director of the International Hokusai Research Centre. He is the author of numerous books on classic and modern art of Eastern Asia. With Skira he published Hiroshige (2009).
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Akbar.The Great Emperor of India ( Catalogue Exhibition Fondazione Roma Museo from 23 October 2012 to 3 February 2013 )
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Akbar il grande imperatore dell?India : 1542-1605 Skira, Milano 2012 - Archeologia, arte primitiva, arte orientale 2100 288 p. ; 28 cm. Akbar il Grande è considerato uno dei sovrani più splendidi della storia. Pur essendo analfabeta, è stato un grande protettore della poesia e della letteratura, fondatore della grandiosa capitale Fathepur Sikri, la città di Vittoria, e promotore di un nuovo stile nelle arti. La sua profonda tolleranza religiosa lo ha portato a dedicare molto tempo e risorse alla ricerca di punti di contatto tra le diverse fedi del popolo su cui regnava, tentando la creazione di una religione sincretistica che unisse Islam e Induismo. Il volume illustra tutti questi aspetti dell?impero di Akbar, documentando la vita di corte con ritratti e immagini delle attività politiche e delle manifestazioni culturali; descrivendo lo sviluppo di arti e mestieri attraverso dipinti e oggetti d?arte; analizzando la gloria militare attraverso armi, armature oltre alla tenda reale Mughal; mostrando gli splendori di un?epoca attraverso gioielli, oggetti preziosi e ornamenti da turbante, dipinti e calligrafie, album e libri, tessuti, costumi e tappeti, armi e armature, gioielli provenienti dai più importanti musei e collezioni indiani, europei e americani. La monografia sottolinea anche le conquiste culturali e politiche di Akbar, il suo profondo spirito religioso e l?apertura mentale verso le religioni. Calza,Gian Carlo Language English text Size: 280 x 250 mm. Seller Inventory # 006881
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 286 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 29 cm. Contents: Akbar, the greatest / Gian Carlo Calza The Akbarnama and Mughal court culture / Susan Stronge Akbar the king and the creator / Dr. Daljeet Fathpur Sikri, Akbar's capital and construction models for Mughal towns / Attilio Petruccioli Religion and religions at Akbar's court / Giorgio Milanetti Some aspects of painting under Akbar / Jorrit Britschgi Akbar the great: The emperor's new clothes the evolution of Mughal costumes in contemporary documentary sources / Elisa Gagliardi Mangilli Bollywood narrates Akbar: Between history and legend / Sabrina Ciolfi Works. Court, administrative and political life ; The city, urban planning and environment ; Arts and crafts ; War, combat and hunting ; Religion and myth. Seller Inventory # BGIND117
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