Taj Mahal from Jawab
by Inge Johnsson
Title
Taj Mahal from Jawab
Artist
Inge Johnsson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture, Watermark Not On Actual Print
Description
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.
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December 7th, 2013
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Doug Kreuger
Inge, Congratulations on your WFS In-house Contest Win with this wonder-filled capture! L/V
Judy Palkimas
Inge,Congratulations on your in house win in the of 'Arches or Archways' contest in WFS! Lovely work and framing! f/v
Nikolyn McDonald
Congratulations on the in-house win in the Arches and Archways contest at WSF this week, Inge. I love the framing and the mist here - a magnificent building beautifully presented.
Randy Rosenberger
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you for winning our PHOTO to match Our "In House" photo contest TOPIC for this week's entries! I am the judge for this local, In House contest for WFS members only, unless I ask for assistance, as I did with the horses, or I get a couple of volunteers. You have done a superlative job, on the matching of your lovely photo, with the relevancy of the SUBJECT GIVEN! I am very happy for you and proud of your great accomplishments! Check out our HOMEPAGE, and the winning entries are just below SUPER FEATURES, AND JUST ABOVE REGULAR FEATURES! Forever, Elvis http://fineartamerica.com/groups/wisconsin-flowers-and-scenery.html
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