Tuesday 28 August 2012

Marble Carvings of Taj Mahal marble carvings of the Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is surely one place where I would love to visit over and over again this monument is not just a mausoleum but is a complete architectural marvel. Starting from the exterior decorations to the interior detailing the standard of art and architecture is worth all the praises it is given. The exteriors of Taj Mahal are refined proportionally with first applying stucco and stone inlays. The walls of Taj Mahal are craved with calligraphy which needs a lot of artistic capability. The plinth, minarets, mosque and gateway are decked with abstract forms and the domes are worked with exquisite geometric forms.


 The interior chamber contains splendid traditional decorative elements. This section of the tomb is decked with beauteous gemstones, built in white marble the entire interiors appeared a very peaceful and tranquilizing space to me. The entire tomb is decked with the patterns of flowers craved on the stunningly beautiful white marble. This exquisite and fine work of art required trained and skilled labor and thus it is said that emperor Shah Jahan had got hands of the labor amputed after its construction.







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