Within the region of Rajasthan in India lies Shekhavati, and there lie the empty forts of the Rajputs - the once powerful warrior class - and the huge, painted mansions of merchant families who have long since departed to the cities, leaving their beautiful frescoed houses to the ravages of time. This book, first published in 1982 and featuring a hundred colour plates, is a testimony to Shekhavati and a unique record of a decorative skill now almost forgotten.
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Höhe: 276 mm
Breite: 219 mm
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978-1-138-29150-8 (9781138291508)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
1. The Setting 2. The History 2.1. The Rajputs 2.2. The Marwaris 2.3. The People 3. The Havelis 4. The Frescoes 4.1. The Techniques 4.2. The Background 4.3. The Themes 5. Death or Revival? 6. Plates
