Celestial Mirror: The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh II
Barry Perlus
(Author)
Description
This book brings to life the Jantar Mantars, eighteenth-century Indian astronomical observatories. Featuring panoramic images that immerse the reader in a breathtaking 360-degree space, the book also offers to a broad audience explanatory illustrations and text describing these large-scale structures' historical context and their architectural, astronomical, and geometric innovations.Product Details
Price
$50.00
Publisher
Yale University Press
Publish Date
July 02, 2020
Pages
168
Dimensions
10.7 X 9.1 X 0.6 inches | 1.89 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780300246278
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About the Author
Barry Perlus is associate professor of art in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University. He has taught courses in photography since 1984 and received support from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts for his creative work.