What were the sources for the design of the Taj Mahal? Conceived as both an instrument of propaganda and of an earthly replica of the house of Mumtaz in paradise‚ the Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful and symbolic buildings in the world. It is the finest examples of Mughal architecture‚ a style that merges elements from Persian‚ Islamic and Indian architectural styles‚ and a style that greatly influenced the Hindu community. Throughout history‚ the origins and sources that were
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to visit this landmark so expect the lines to be long. Musee du Louvre The Louvre is the world’s largest museum and one of the world’s greatest art collections in the world. The palace stretches for about half mile between the Seine and rue de Rivoli. Some of the kings used it as their residence before the court moved to Versaille. Louvre was first opened to the public in 1793 and has been used as a museum ever since. The Louvre’s collection is overwhelming in size and it includes paitings‚
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what shareholders collectively think the stock should be worth. If a share of stock is worth more than the strike price‚ but less than what the shareholders expect‚ then it’s possible for an employee stock option to be more valuable. (15-8) The Rivoli Company has no debt outstanding‚ and its financial position is given by the following data: a. What effect would this use of leverage be on the value of the firm? Original value of the firm: V= D + S = 0 + ($15)(200‚000) = $3‚000
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Baron Haussmann Born on March 27‚ 1809 from a Protestant family with origins from Germany‚ Baron Georges-Eugene Haussmann was a French civic planner who is known for the rebuilding‚ hero‚ and destroyer of Paris‚ France. He gained much of his education from the College Henry IV. From College Henry IV he studied law while simultaneously attending classes at the Paris conservatoire of music. In 1830 Haussmann became what was known as the sous-prefet of Nerac and in 1853 Haussmann was chosen by
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Taj Mahal ताज महल تاج محل | Southern view of the Taj Mahal. | Location | Agra‚ India | Coordinates | 27.174799°N 78.042111°E | Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) | Built | 1632–1653[citation needed] | Architect | Ustad Ahmad Lahauri | Architectural style(s) | Mughal | Visitation | More than 3 million (in 2003) | | UNESCO World Heritage Site | Type | Cultural | Criteria | i | Designated | 1983 (7th session) | Reference # | 252 | State Party | India | Region | Asia-Pacific
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architectural styles 2. The Taj is marked by perfect symmetry and harmony‚ be it the shape of the four towering minarets; the cupolas (chhatris); the central arch in the façade; the perfectly arranged arched recesses on both the story. ; the intricate pietra dura (stone inlay work); the delicate lattice work on marble windows or the magnificent dome. Even the mosque and the guesthouse (mehmankhana) are a mirror image of one another. 3. Masons‚ stonecutters‚ inlayers‚ carvers‚ painters‚ calligraphers
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one of the great examples of the new style. Its more notable features include: • the attempt to create a proportional relationship between nave and aisle (aisle bays are square whereas nave bays are 2X1. • the articulation of the structure in pietra serena (Italian: “dark stone”). • the use of an integrated system of column‚ arches‚ entablatures. • a clear relationship between column and pilaster‚ the latter meant to be read as a type of embedded pier. • the use of proper proportions for
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Red Fort in Delhi: The Symbol of India Lal Quila also called the Red Fort is one of the most important monuments of India. It stands on the bank of river Yamuna. The whole structure is made of Red stone. The fort was built by Shahjahan - the Mughal King who also built the famous Taj Mahal - in 1648. Shahjahan called it the Uru-Muhalla. Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and Red Fort was the new capital. Lal Quila stands at the eastern side of Shahjahanabad and the very name of "Lal
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An artist’s treasure With the auction Howard Hodgkin: Portrait of the Artist‚ Sotheby’s not only unveils the private collection of the late painter and collector Howard Hodgkin‚ but it also reveals how these masterpieces influenced his creations If the past half century has seen an artist whose work embodies the sheer pleasure of being alive‚ then that artist would be the late Howard Hodgkin. Through his works‚ which were misinterpreted as abstract‚ he created a unique pictorial language for places
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The Postwar Political Economy: Institutions and Growth * The first post-war period (1945-1975) witnessed strong economic growth and gradual increase in globalization under the Bretton Woods institutions. What do we mean by “the Bretton Woods institutions” (Background Brief: Bretton Woods Institutions)? What role did the US play in setting up these institutions and what were its motives? The Bretton Woods Institutions take their name from a multilateral conference held in July 1944 at the Bretton
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