indian marble structures still stand as the logo of Indian creativity.. Do u agree ?
Posted On : 5/23/2008 4:27:56 AM
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Yes ofcourse i agree. Lets take the example of Taj Mahal. It still beats time as it stand tall boasting the grandeur of Mughal artistry.
Posted On : 2/27/2009 12:50:20 AM
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Indian Marble Sculptures Arjuna s Penance Marble Sculpture of Mahavira Marble sculptures are marked with a unique place in the world art, as the art of stone sculpting is very much common in every state of India. A large percentage of marble sculpture is employed for a sacred purpose in India, in preparing various statues, idols of Gods & Goddesses & carvings in architecture. The entire artwork of marble sculptures bears the excellent style and patterns of finest craftsmanship that are achieved with quality. They provide an eloquent glimpse of strikingly attractive, versatile sizing of beautiful artistic designs and craftsmanship. One of the features of marble is that the finest marbles used for sculpture does not contain stains. But some of natural stains are seen in the sculpture, which the sculptor skillfully incorporates into the sculpture.
rom the records of history, the art of marble stone sculpture reached at the peak during the Moghul rule. In Mughal dynasty, Shah Jahan s reign is marked for monumental Taj Mahalarchitectural achievements. He initiated the most important architectural change in the form of the use of marble in preparation of monuments or tombs instead of sandstone. Thus, the use of marble in building temples & palaces is very common in Rajasthan State. He replaced the Red Fort structure made up with red stone with marble buildings such as the Diwan-i-Am, the Diwan-i-Khas and the Moti Masjid. He also built the black marble pavilion at the Shalimar Gardens in Srinagar and a white marble palace in Ajmer. Apart from the marble carvings one should also admire the intricacy of marble inlay work on various architectural marvels constructed by Moghuls like Taj Mahal or buildings within Red Fort of Agra.
Posted On : 4/9/2009 2:08:44 AM
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Marble is used in construction of Taj Mahal.Makrana s white marble is used in construction.The famous marble of which the Taj Mahal is made, it is highly calcic. Main sub-varieties are Kumhari, Doongri, Alberta and Makrana white. Marble deposits are widespread in India, with deposits of economic importance being concentrated in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh. Newer varieties are gradually being developed for economic exploitation in the states of Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Rajasthan is the main depository of marble, with reserves spread over the districts of Nagaur, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Banswara, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Sirohi, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Bundi, Alwar, and Pali. The main varieties in Rajasthan include Green, Makrana Albeta White, Makrana Kumari White, Makrana Dungri White, Jhiri Onyx, Phalodi Pink, Ambaji White, Indo-Italian, Babarmal Pink, Bhainslana Black, Forest Green, Forest Brown, Agaria White, dan Morwar White. Next to Rajasthan, Gujarat has vast reserves of marble in the districts of Banskantha, Bharuch, Vadodara, Kachchh, and Panchmahals. Of these, Ambaji area in Banaskantha district and Chunchupura area in Vadodara district are the main quarrying centres for marble. Deposits of marble in Andhra Pradesh are spread over Guntur, Khammam, Cuddapah, Kurnool and Anantapur districts. Marble rocks of Bhedaghat, Katni, Majholi near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh are the latest discoveries.
Indian Marble Structures
