Imperial conversations : Indo-Britons and the architecture of South India Book
Material type: TextPublication details: New Delhi Yoda Press 2007Description: xxi,326pISBN:- 8190363425
- 720.954 JAY
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Book | CEPT Library | Faculty of Architecture | 720.954 JAY | Available | 000825 |
List of Illustrations vi List of Abbreviations xi Preface xii Acknowledgements xx Introduction: Mutual Fascination and Conflict 1 1. A Pluralist Society. Patrons and Designers 17 2. Invisible Indians and 'Science Experts'; Thomas Viott de Havilland and St. Andrew's Kirk 1816-21 61 3. Excited by Athenian Antiquities: The Pachaiyappa School 1846-50 120 4. The 'Aesthetic Imperialists': The Public Works Department (PWD) 162 5. Coveting a Forbidden Palace: The Board ot Revenue Building 1859-70 196 6. The Lure of Indian Aesthetics: Presidency College 1864-67 and Senate House, University of Madras 1869-78 236 Glossary 293 Picture Credits 297 Bibliography 303 Index 318
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