Vijayanagara: Splendour In Ruins
Author: George Michell
ISBN: 978-8189995034
Price: Rs. 2800.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
The remarkably accomplished Alexander Greenlaw, probably the first photographer to reach Vijayanagara in South India in 1855, is known principally through his monumental paper negatives of this great imperial Hindu city. Greenlaw, an army officer, explored the vast site, capturing the temples, shrines, palaces and pleasure pavilions with his camera, as well as recording the dramatic landscape that surrounds the ruins of this once majestic capital. While Greenlaws response to the architecture within its spectacular natural setting is the principal focus of this book, the work of subsequent photographers at the site is also explored. Presenting the work of William Pigou, Edmond David Lyon, Nicholas & Co. and others, the role of photography in documenting and preserving the site is examined through a comparative approach that seeks to present a comprehensive overview of commercial, archaeological and other documentary activities at Vijayanagara in the 19th century. The book will highlight the extraordinary achievement of this small group of talented individuals, through a stimulating combination of text and images, which together offer a fresh vision of this inspiring city. Preface by John Gollings, Contributions by Sophie Gordon, George Michell, Anila Verghese and Mike Ware.
Browse this title within our Arts, Literature and Humanities collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 252 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-8189995034.
About the Author
George Michell trained as an architect and as an archaeologist. Between 1980 and 2001 he co-directed an international team of researchers at the Vijayanagara site. Sophie Gordon is Curator, The Royal Photograph Collection, Windsor. Anila Verghese, Principal of Sophia College, Mumbai, is a historian specializing in the history of the Vijayanagara site and period. Mike Ware, Honorary Fellow in Chemistry, University of Manchester, studies the history, science, art and conservation of early photography.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-8189995034
- Publisher
- Mapin Publishing
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What is this book about?
The remarkably accomplished Alexander Greenlaw, probably the first photographer to reach Vijayanagara in South India in 1855, is known principally through his monumental paper negatives of this great imperial Hindu city. Greenlaw, an army officer, explored the vast site, capturing the temples,...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Arts, Literature and Humanities and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by George Michell.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for the way it brings a lost imperial capital vividly back to life through early photography. As a premium reference, it combines stunning 19th-century images with thoughtful historical context, showing how photographers first documented and preserved Vijayanagara’s grandeur. Whether you’re a scholar, photographer, or history lover, you’ll enjoy the depth, visual richness, and sense of discovery that makes this a collector-worthy exploration of art, architecture, and memory.
- Published by Mapin Publishing.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 252.
Catalog Description
The remarkably accomplished Alexander Greenlaw, probably the first photographer to reach Vijayanagara in South India in 1855, is known principally through his monumental paper negatives of this great imperial Hindu city. Greenlaw, an army officer, explored the vast site, capturing the temples, shrines, palaces and pleasure pavilions with his camera, as well as recording the dramatic landscape that surrounds the ruins of this once majestic capital. While Greenlaws response to the architecture within its spectacular natural setting is the principal focus of this book, the work of subsequent photographers at the site is also explored. Presenting the work of William Pigou, Edmond David Lyon,...
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