Natural Stone And World Heritage Delhi Agra India

Author : Gurmeet Kaur,Sakoon N. Singh,Anuvinder Ahuja,Noor Dasmesh Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000040692

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Natural Stone and World Heritage: Delhi-Agra, India by Gurmeet Kaur,Sakoon N. Singh,Anuvinder Ahuja,Noor Dasmesh Singh Pdf

This book discusses heritage stones which were used in the making of the architectonic heritage of Delhi and Agra, encompassing UNESCO world heritage sites and heritage sites designated as prominent by the Indian government. The most famous monument of the two cities is the ‘Taj Mahal’ of Agra. The book focuses on the geological characteristics of the famous Makrana marble, red sandstone and other sandstone variants of the Vindhyan basin and Delhi quartzite, the most widely used stones in almost all the monuments, as well as on their quarries. The work also aims to sensitise the public to protecting and preserving the architectonic heritage of these two densely populated cities in India as repositories of our past cultures and traditions. Identifying the nature and provenance of stones/rocks used in construction will lead to better restoration for future generations, in light of the deterioration of architectonic heritage through various natural weathering agencies and anthropogenic activities. The book will serve as a useful source book to economic geologists, geologists, archaeologists, architects, historians and stone industry operators specifically and to academic and non-academic communities, travellers and tourism industry operators in general. The book will benefit students, researchers, and rock enthusiasts spanning all age groups and academic levels.

Author : Ruth Siddall
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000481228

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Natural Stone and World Heritage by Ruth Siddall Pdf

This book is about the stone used to build the castles of Edward I in North West Wales. It provides a description of the available geological resources and the building materials used in the construction of Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech and Beaumaris Castles. It takes a broad view of this subject, placing the stone used in the castles in the context of both earlier and later buildings across the region of study, from the Neolithic up until the present day. The book will serve as a useful source book for geologists, archaeologists, architects, representatives of the natural stone industry, historians and cultural heritage management professionals specifically and for academic and non-academic communities, travellers and tourism industry operators in general.

Author : Angela Ehling,Friedrich Häfner,Heiner Siedel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000436044

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Natural Stone and World Heritage by Angela Ehling,Friedrich Häfner,Heiner Siedel Pdf

There are many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany. Most of them are built with natural stones. These sites are commonly presented to the public with a lot of information regarding historical, cultural and artistic aspects. Mostly, there is no focus on the main building material if it concerns natural stones. This work aims to show that it is precisely the natural stone that lends the sites their distinctive character. The used stones demonstrate the context and the interaction with the geology of the surrounding countryside as well as possibilities of transport and treatment. They reflect the culture and society at the time of the building phases. The second part of the work presents the most important stones that were used at these sites, along with their occurrences, aspects of quarrying in historical times and of course their petrographical, mineralogical and technical features. It is shown how these features influence the weathering of the stones and how restoration of stones is carried out. The book will serve as a useful source book for geologists, archaeologists, architects, representatives of the natural stone industry, historians and cultural heritage management professionals specifically, and for academic and nonacademic communities, travelers and tourism industry operators in general.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Good Earth
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Historic sites
ISBN : 9789380262444

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Speaking Stones by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Book Rivers
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-21
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9789355156853

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Leading Ladies In The Earth Sciences In India by Anonim Pdf

Author : ʻAlī Jāvīd,Tabassum Javeed
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780875864846

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World Heritage Monuments and Related Edifices in India by ʻAlī Jāvīd,Tabassum Javeed Pdf

Hundreds of India's stunning temples are catalogued and copiously illustrated in this two-volume work loaded with color photographs. A brief introduction to the principal religious groups who have made their home in this dynamic region leads into a description of the developmental stages of various architectural components and artistic styles in the different regions over the past 1500 years, from pre-historic cave art and ancient temples hewn out of solid bedrock to more recent European-style Christian churches such as those in Goa. India's religions and historical turning points are briefly discussed, enabling readers who may be less familiar with Indian cultures to recognize the value of the region's cultural heritage. The author details the technological and artistic progress of Indian temple construction in the context of cultural and religious shifts throughout history. The four indigenous religions of India, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, as well as Christianity, are each appreciated on their own merits. The Taj Mahal, the most famous, was declared a World Heritage Monument in 1983. It has been described lyrically as a tear drop on the cheek of time, poetry in marble, a dream in marble, and an image of paradise; and in such superlatives as 'the greatest achievement of all Indo-Islamic architecture, the most beautiful of all monuments made by the hands of man.' But the UNESCO World Heritage Center has also singled out a wealth of monuments that preceded and followed its construction, denoting them as important elements of the heritage of human civilization. In this work, researched through personal visits to World Heritage sites in India and the monuments associated with them, the author shares his enjoyment of the depiction of human beauty in decorative sculpture and architecture and the narration of mythology therein. This is one work bound in two volumes.

Author : Anuradha V. Kumar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015051622481

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Conservation of Building Stones by Anuradha V. Kumar Pdf

This Book Addresses Stone Deterioration Which Poses A Serious Challenge For Professionals Involved In The Conservation Of Cultural Heritage Sites. It Discusses In Detail Many Of The Available Conservation Materials And Treatments And Provides Specific Information On The Advantages And Limitations Of Each Treatment.

Author : Angela Ehling,Friedrich Häfner,Heiner Siedel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09
Category : Building stones
ISBN : 1032056681

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Natural Stone and World Heritage by Angela Ehling,Friedrich Häfner,Heiner Siedel Pdf

"There are many world heritage sites in Germany. Most of them are constructed of or with natural stones. These sites are commonly presented to the public with a lot of information regarding historical, cultural, and artistic aspects. Mostly there is no focus on the main building material, if it concerns natural stone. This work aims to show that it is precisely the natural stone that lends the sites their distinctive character. The used stones demonstrate the context and the interaction with the geology of the surrounding countryside as well as possibilities of transport and treatment. They reflect culture and society at the time of the building phases. The second part of the work presents the most important stones that were used at these sites, along with their occurrences, aspects of quarrying in historical times and of course their petrographical, mineralogical and technical features. It is shown how these features influence the weathering of the stones and how restoration of stones is carried out. The book will serve as a useful source book for geologists, archaeologists, architects, representatives of the natural stone industry, historians and cultural heritage management professionals specifically and for academic and non-academic communities, travellers and tourism industry operators in general"--

Author : Shashank Shekhar Sinha
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789389104097

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Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri: Monuments, Cities and Connected Histories by Shashank Shekhar Sinha Pdf

‘Very impressive ... It will enrich the understanding of those interested in the history not only about these buildings but also more widely about historical monuments and their preservation’ – Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Chancellor and Professor of History at Ashoka University ‘The first real attempt to bring historical sites and buildings of the past within the reach of the masses ... A must-read for all’ – Syed Ali Nadeem Rezavi, author of Fathpur Sikri Revisited ‘Offers an excellent academic–public interface for the study of monuments, the cities in which they are located, and their extended geocultural connections’ – Rana Safvi, author of The Forgotten Cities of Delhi and Shahjahanabad ‘A book to be read several times, in different ways’ – Swapna Liddle, author of Connaught Place and the Making of New Delhi Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, historic cities of legend and lore and home to six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, have captured the imagination of Indians and the world at large for centuries. In this ambitious book, Shashank Shekhar Sinha traces the extraordinary pasts of the three imperial capitals, their monuments, settlements and extended geocultural connections, while presenting a graphic account of the iconic heritage sites – from the life and times of rulers who built them, their survival through periods of war, turmoil and conquests, to their present afterlives. Packed with intriguing and little-known stories about the monuments – busting several myths around them along the way – the book takes us on a journey from the pillared galleries of the mosque at the Qutb Minar complex, the majestic double dome of Humayun’s tomb, the bastions of the impenetrable Agra Fort, the picturesque pavilions at Fatehpur Sikri, the tapering minarets of the Taj Mahal, to finally the Mughal court of the Red Fort, giving us the full measure of their dazzling grandeur. ABOUT THE SERIES Combining powerful storytelling with deep, recent scholarship, the Magnificent Heritage series uses multidisciplinary approaches to showcase a fresh perspective on heritage sites and storied cities, locating them in their larger geographical, sociocultural and historical contexts.

Author : J.T. Hannibal,B.J. Cooper,S. Kramar
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204080

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Global Heritage Stone by J.T. Hannibal,B.J. Cooper,S. Kramar Pdf

Heritage stones are building and ornamental stones that have special significance in human culture. The papers in this volume discuss a wide variety of such materials, including stones from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and Australia. Igneous (basalt, porphyry, granite), sedimentary (sandstone, limestone) and metamorphic (marble, quartzite, gneiss, soapstone, slate) stones are featured. These have been utilized over long periods of time for a wide range of uses contributing to the historic fabric of the built environment. Many of these stones are of international significance, and so are potential Global Heritage Stone Resources, that is stones that have the requisite qualities for international recognition by the Heritage Stones Subcommission of the International Union of Geological Sciences. The papers bring together diverse information on these stones ranging from their geological setting and quarry locations to mechanical properties, current availability, and uses over time. As such the papers can serve as an entry into the literature on these important stones.

Author : Shikha Jain,Vinay Sheel Oberoi,Rohit Chawla
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3777435716

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India: UNESCO World Heritage Sites by Shikha Jain,Vinay Sheel Oberoi,Rohit Chawla Pdf

The World Heritage Sites list created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) aims to promote awareness and preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage around the world, sites that are considered to have outstanding value for all humanity, regardless of location. To date, UNESCO has named thirty-eight such sites in India, all of which are presented in this volume, together with commentary by architects and conservationists and stunning photographs by Rohit Chawla. The cultural sites selected in India are a rich repository of the country's long, layered history, bearing witness to the creativity and influence of multiple communities, crafts, and religions. The sites covered in this volume range across the length and breadth of India--from the earliest periods of rock art, Buddhist caves, and Hindu temples, Sultanate and Mughal forts, palaces, tombs and memorials, medieval Hindu and Islamic cities, step-wells, and observatories to Portuguese churches and Victorian and Art Deco ensembles to, finally, twentieth-century industrial and modern heritage sites. The natural and mixed-use sites include national parks of exceptional natural beauty and sites of long interaction between people and the landscape. India is a beautiful and lavishly illustrated publication for every traveler and lover of Indian culture.

Author : Dallen J. Timothy
Publisher : Channel View Publications
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781845417734

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Cultural Heritage and Tourism by Dallen J. Timothy Pdf

Cultural heritage is one of the most important tourism resources in the world. This book provides a comprehensive theoretical overview and applied knowledge of the issues, practices, current debates, concepts and management concerns associated with cultural heritage-based tourism. The second edition has been updated to include timely and emerging topics such as geopolitics, conflict, solidarity tourism, overtourism and climate change. It also expands on important areas such as environmental change, technology, social media, heritage economics, Indigenous knowledge and co-created experiences. This edition includes up-to-date data, statistics, references, case material, figures and pedagogical tools. It remains an important and accessible text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of cultural and heritage tourism, cultural resource management, and museum management.

Author : ʻAlī Jāvīd,Tabassum Javeed
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01
Category : Cultural property
ISBN : 9780875864822

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World Heritage Monuments and Related Edifices in India by ʻAlī Jāvīd,Tabassum Javeed Pdf

Author : Disha Experts
Publisher : Disha Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789389986242

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Delhi Police Constable Exam 2020 Guide  by Disha Experts Pdf

Author : Lavkush Mishra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : World Heritage areas
ISBN : 8178804077

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World Heritage Sites in India by Lavkush Mishra Pdf