India

Employs several images of India to explore the various aspects of Indian life - its history, its cultural heritage in the form of Religion and Ritual, its tradition of Arts and Crafts and delicious cuisine. This book include topics such as: Land and People, History, Architecture, Religion and Ritual, Arts and Crafts, Visiting India.

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Every picture perfect image of India is to be found in this book: the Taj Mahal, Rajasthani forts and deserts, the Top of the World in Ladakh, shikaras on Dal Lake in Kashmir, the towering gopuras of temples in the South, and many more. Various aspects of Indian life - its history, its cultural heritage in the form of Religion and Ritual, its rich tradition of Arts and Crafts and delicious cuisine, and much more - are explored in in-depth essays and commentary. India expert Alistair Shearer brings new insights to this absorbing country, and master photographer Michael Freeman captures the variety and texture of a land that is as diverse as it is ancient. Contents of this book include: Land and People, History, Architecture, Religion and Ritual, Arts and Crafts, Visiting India.