Description
Book SynopsisThe patrons and artists of Bijapur, an Islamic kingdom that flourished in the Deccan region of India in the 16th and 17th centuries, produced lush paintings and elaborately carved architecture. This illustrated study traces the development of Bijapuri art and courtly identity through detailed examination of selected paintings and architecture.
Trade Review. . . [D]iscusses the architecture and painting of Bijapur, the capital of an Islamic kingdom in the Deccan region of India at its heyday between 1565 and 1635. Hutton describes the building of cities with fine stone palaces, tombs, and mosques; their carved decoration, paintings, and inscriptions; and how these reflected the courtly identity of the Khan. . . . Recommended.
* Choice *
I found the book a sheer joy to merely look at and immensely illuminating when I read it. . .
* The Muslim World Book Review *
. . . beautifully illustrated . . . and is an essential addition to religion and art collections that seek truly global coverage of the arts of Islamdom.13.1 2009
-- John Renard * Saint Louis University *
Table of ContentsContents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Prosperous Beginnings
3. Developing Visual Metaphors
4. Meaning in Ornament
5. Conclusion
Appendix A: Adil Shahi Rulers of Bijapur
Appendix B: The Pem Nem's Illustrations
Notes
Bibliography
Index
