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Book Description
About the Book: Tapestries In Brick
Bengal witnessed an extraordinary surge of artistic creativity and patronage
between the 16th and 19th centuries, resulting in the construction of hundreds
of terracotta temples and mosques. Sculpted with intricate panels depicting
deities, myths, and scenes from everyday life, these red-brick monuments combine
Buddhist, Persian, Hindu, and European influences to forge a distinctly Bengali
aesthetic..
Drawing on over two decades of research and travel, Amit Guha offers an
accessible guide to Bengals pre-modern architecture, examining the monuments
through their historical backgrounds, sculptural magnificence and iconography,
and their patrons and architects. Richly illustrated and deeply informed,
Tapestries in Brick invites readers to discover these extraordinary
Book Specifications
ISBN-13 9789373072692
Language English
Binding Hard Bound
Publisher Harper
Publishing Date 2026-06-17
Product Edition 1
Total Pages 288