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The Heritage of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan: Art and Architecture

 
Anupa Pande (Author) Savita Kumari (Author)
Synopsis

This book is a pioneering work on an area which has received scant attention in the past. Studies on the period of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan - the 'Mysore Sultans' inevitably focus on the dominant narrative of political history of the time and its attendant romantic anecdotes. Consequently, the study of art and architecture of the period has so far remained in the shadows. This book is a detailed aesthetic study of the art and architecture of the palaces, forts, mosques, mausoleum at Srirangapatna, Bangalore and the neighbourhood. Further, this book closely examines the exquisite murals in the summer palace at Srirangaptna. It also incorporates the scientific investigation of the pigment composition of the paintings. Finally, the appendix has a survey of the coins of the Mysore Sultans from the National Museum collection. This book is based on extensive fieldwork and photo-documentation and an indepth study of contemporary Indian, Persian and English literary sources, paintings, illustrated imperial manuscripts and inscriptions. It is replete with over three hundred spectacular photographs, contemporary maps, topographic surveys and line drawings, highlighting all nuances of the subject. The attempt is to examine the art and architecture of the Mysore Sultans from every possible point of view and the book will surely be of immense value to scholars, students and art-lovers.

Contents: Message vii Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgement xvi Chapter 1. Historical Background 1 Chapter 2. Architectural Heritage of Bangalore and its Neighbourhood 33 Chapter 3. Architectural Heritage of Srirangapatna 73 Chapter 4. Murals of the Darya Daulat Palace in Srirangapatna 183 Chapter 5. Scientific Investigation into the Materials and Techniques of the Wall Paintings at the Darya Daulat Palace, Srirangapatna and the Palace at Bangalore 279 Appendix: Coins and Currency System of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan 289 Credits 300 Bibliography 303 Index 307

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About the authors

Anupa Pande

Prof. (Dr.) AnupaPande is currently Professor and Head of the Department of History of Art and Director and Pro Vice Chancellor of the National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology (NMI), New Delhi. She has also served as Dean of NMI. She has been engaged in research and teaching for last thirty-six years in the University of Allahabad (1982-1995) and the National Museum Institute (1995-till date). She has published over forty research papers in reputed national and international journals and seven books on various aspects of Indian art, history, philosophy and culture. She is well versed in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Pali. She also has knowledge of German, Chinese and Persian.

She has delivered lectures in museums and universities in India and abroad. She has coordinated several international seminars, workshops and exhibitions. Currently she is coordinating an international project on the art of Champa. She represents India at Comite International d'Histoire de l'Art (CIHA) as its titular member. She is a representative member (NMI) of Council of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) and has been a member of prestigious national bodies such as Central Advisory Board of Archaeology (CABA). She has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the renowned International Association of Buddhist Studies (IABS).

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Savita Kumari

Born in 1982, Savita Kumari has specialized in Sultanate Architecture of India and is presently working as Research Associate in National Museum Institute, New Delhi. She has worked for International Exhibitions such as "Saga of Buddha: His Life and Message" and the "Dialogue among Civilizations: A Quest for new Perspectives." She has completed M.A. History of Art, from National Museum Institute and Studied history at undergraduate level from University of Delhi.

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Bibliographic information

Title The Heritage of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan: Art and Architecture
Format Hardcover
Date published: 01.01.2012
Edition 1st ed.
Language: English
isbn 9788173053948
length xvii+309p., Col. Illustrations; Col. Map; 30cm.