Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Series; Protection of the cultural heritage ; 1. Physical description; 239 pages ; 30 cm. Notes; Illus. (1 on cover) incl. sections, elevation, plans, maps and tables. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; Religious facilities India West Bengal.Islamic architecture India West Bengal. Mosques India Bengal. Islamic. Islamic architecture Bangladesh. Research Papers. 1 Kg.

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Title: The Islamic heritage of Bengal / edited by George Michell
Publisher: Paris : Unesco
Publication Date: 1984
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9231021745
ISBN 13: 9789231021749
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st edition.
Weight: 1 kilogram

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"The Islamic Heritage of Bengal" by George Michell is a volume that aims to introduce the principal monuments of Islamic Bengal, shedding light on their distinctive features and architectural traditions. The book highlights the unique coherence of these monuments, which share regional characteristics in their forms, materials, techniques, and ornamentation. It emphasizes the importance of preserving these brick buildings, many of which are at risk of deterioration due to the tropical climate and lack of proper maintenance, while also drawing attention to the often overlooked heritage of Bengal's Islamic sites divided between India and Bangladesh.

Contents:
Foreword – George Michell
Introduction - Enamul Haque
Islam in Bengal - Richard M. Eaton
Inventory of key monuments - Catherine B. Asher
Classification of mosques according to ground plan - Syed Mahmudul Hasan
Reflections on the Adina Mosque at Pandua - Yolande Crowe
The early Muslim monuments at Bagerhat - Johana E. van Lohuizen de Leeuw
Eight Sultanate mosques in Dhaka District - Perween Hasan
The Mughal and post-Mughal periods - Catherine B. Asher
Hindu-Muslim artistic continuities - David McCutchion
A note on Louis Kahn's mosque at Banglanagar - Attilio Petruccioli
Glossary of technical terms
Notes on contributors

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