Bombay gothic / Christopher W. London.
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TextLanguage: English Series: Jaico/Deccan Heritage Foundation guidebook seriesPublisher: Ahmedabad : London : Jaico Publishing House ; Deccan Heritage Foundation, 2017©2002 Description: 155 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), folded color maps ; 20 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9788184956047 (paperback)Subject(s): Architecture, Victorian -- India -- Mumbai -- Guidebooks | Architecture, Gothic -- India -- Mumbai -- Guidebooks | Mumbai (India) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Guidebooks | Mumbai (India) -- GuidebooksLOC classification: NA1503 .L66 2017Summary: The Gothic Revival architectural style, innovatively adapted to local conditions, was introduced to 19th century Bombay by Governor HBE Frere. Famous architects, theorists and prominent Indians of the era assisted him in the realization of his vision for Bombay as the country's first city. Tracing the evolution of its distinctive architectural style. Christopher London reveals the fascinating history of a developing metropolis. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs as well as rare archival material, and drawing visual comparisons with both contemporary and medieval European models, Bombay Gothic presents a comprehensive perspective of Victorian architecture in Bombay.
| Item type | Current library | Shelving location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Books | MEF Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi | Genel Koleksiyon | NA 1503 .L66 2017 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 0016255 |
Reprint. Originally published: Mumbai : India Book House, 2002. (The India series).
Includes bibliographical references (page 143) and index.
The Gothic Revival architectural style, innovatively adapted to local conditions, was introduced to 19th century Bombay by Governor HBE Frere. Famous architects, theorists and prominent Indians of the era assisted him in the realization of his vision for Bombay as the country's first city. Tracing the evolution of its distinctive architectural style. Christopher London reveals the fascinating history of a developing metropolis. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs as well as rare archival material, and drawing visual comparisons with both contemporary and medieval European models, Bombay Gothic presents a comprehensive perspective of Victorian architecture in Bombay.