TY - BOOK AU - Patel, Shirish AU - Vora, Kartik (Guide) TI - Indo - Saracenic architecture : in work of Samuel Swinton Jacob (Also available on CD) U1 - A TH-1040 PY - 2011/// N1 - Content Introduction 5 1. Architectural practice in Europe 9 The chapter briefs through some architectural publication, and 19th century architecture in Europe. Starting from Vitruvius, various architectural publications have an impact on the practice. These studies are based on different rationale, specifically here on the history and glory of past. The 19th century study of history and practice of architecture in Europe has great diversity including arts and crafts movement. Architectural treatise a. Architectural Education and practice in Europe b. Arts and Crafts Movementc. 2. Indian Precedents and European Beginnings 19 Indian architecture is full of varieties of architectural form and decorative arts. The pattern books were in existence in every religion containing instruction of making building. The early British architecture was practiced in European style. The failure of European model of architecture led the search of new style of architecture suitable for India. Architectural treatise and Indian architecturea. Early European architecture and mutinyb. 3. British Intervention 25 After the mutiny, to establish new empire, British introduced a colonial project to civilize India. The art and architecture was given more importance as direct expression of the position of British. PWD established and arts schools were established to improvise the craftsmanship of India. The new architecture in late nineteenth century has peculiarities of Indian architecture in form of indo saracenic architectural style. a. James Fergusson and Indo-Saracenic style b. British Studies of Indian architecture c. Public Work Department d. Establishment of Art schools e.British architecture after mutiny e.1. R.F. Chisholm e.2. Charles Mant e.3. Henry Irwin e.4. F.S. Growse 4 4. Samuel Swinton Jacob 41 Samuel swinton Jacob was an English engineer and architect, who served Jaipur Public Work Department with his enthusiasm towards the local crafts and craftsmanship. He practiced in indo saracenic style incorporating local craftsmen in designing as well as execution of building. Samuel Swinton Jacoba. Jaipur Public Work Departmentb. Jaipur School of Artsc. Jaipur exhibition of 1881d. Jeypore Portfolio of architectural detailse. Building works by sir Samuel Swinton Jacobf. f.1. Sawai Mansingh Town Hall f.2. Albert Hall and Museum f.3. Mubarak Mahal g. Comparative analysis 5. Appendix 88 1.Drawings of Sawai Mansingh Town Hall 2. Drawings of Albert Hall and Museum 3. Dr awings of Mubarak Mahal Bibliogr aphy 98 Illus tration credit 100 ackno wledgements 103 ER -