Tilottama shome (10 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. One of the world's greatest epics retold by a master storyteller-now in a beautifully illustrated new translation. Prince Ram, son of Dasharath, is loved and revered by everyone in the kingdom of Ayodhya. But Queen Kaikeyi's greed and ambition cause him to be exiled for fourteen years. Along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman, he leaves the kingdom for dense forests full of rakshasas. Soon Raavan, the terrifying king of Lanka, finds his way to them and abducts Sita. How does Ram, the bravest warrior of all, cross hills and rivers and the sea to rescue Sita and bring her back home? Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury's delightful retelling of the Ramayana has enthralled Bengali and other readers for over a century. With this vivid translation, a new generation of girls and boys can travel into an ancient world of princes and rakshasas, vanaras and ogres, epic battles and flying chariots, honour and bravery, loyalty and friendship.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 122 pages. 6.00x0.33x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 128 pages. 6.00x0.35x9.00 inches. In Stock. Kale, Kavita Singh (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - DescriptionIn 1631, the empress Mumtaz Mahal died at childbirth, leaving her husband,the mighty emperor Shah Jahan, soaked in grief. Out of this sadness was bornthe idea of building a unique mausoleum or resting place for Mumtaz Mahal.The Taj Mahal went on to be considered the most beautiful building in theworld. It symbolised Shah Jahan's love for his wife, and was a statement ofMughal power and splendour.In Taj Mahal, Tilottama Shome, an architect herself by training, lucidly narrates thestory of the Mughal dynasty and how the Taj Mahal came to be built. Accompaniedby detailed plans, maps, illustrations and photographs, it explains how the Taj wasdesigned, the deep symbols that lie hidden everywhere in its plan, and the storiesof the people who built it-from a mighty emperor to renowned architects to thehumble stoneworkers and masons who worked on it for years.As wonderful as it is moving, this beautifully designed book will educateyoung readers on their heritage, as well as inspire them to create andappreciate beauty for themselves.Forthcoming in the Magnificent Monuments of India series: The KailashTemple at Ellora. Kale, Kavita Singh (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - DescriptionThe Kailash Temple at Ellora is considered to be a pinnacle of ancient Indianart, architecture and sculpture. Built by Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in theeighth century CE, the temple is part of the Ellora Cave complex nearAurangabad in Maharashtra. Carved out of rock from the hills, the temple isdedicated to Shiva. On its walls teem innumerable sculptures depicting gods,goddesses, animals, birds, men and women. The splendour of these frozenfigures, and the meticulous thought and planning that went into creating thistemple by cutting through sheer rock, is a story every child needs to know.In this book, which is filled with photographs and illustrations, TilottamaShome lucidly explains concepts of Hindu temple architecture, narratestales from history, folklore and mythology, and brings to life this magnificentexample of art and architecture for a young reader. …

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnDescriptionnIn 1631, the empress Mumtaz Mahal died at childbirth, leaving her husband,nthe mighty emperor Shah Jahan, soaked in grief. Out of this sadness was bornnthe idea of building a unique mausoleum or resting place for Mumta. Kale, Kavita Singh (illustrator).

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnDescriptionnThe Kailash Temple at Ellora is considered to be a pinnacle of ancient Indiannart, architecture and sculpture. Built by Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in theneighth century CE, the temple is part of the Ellora Cave complex.