Intricacy and India go hand in hand. The 16th century white marble mausoleum, Taj Mahal leads the intricacy work not only in India but also in the world.
The white marble walls of the monument are inlaid with semiprecious stones such as jade, amethyst, lapis lazuli carnelian etc. Inlaid stones are polished and leveled to the surface of the marble walls using a technique referred as pietra dura.
Intricate depiction of flowers and vines also have been carved into the marble stone and polished to reflect in the sunlight. Below is a minute section of the intricate work of the magnificent monuement of an Persian Architect.
Intricate carvings on white marble and pietra dura techniques on dados (lower part of the wall) (Taj Mahal)
Photo: Saba-Thambi Jan2015Close-up view of the dado depicting the carvings and motifs of flowers (Taj Mahal) Photo- Saba-Thambi Jan 2015
The above post is in response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Intricate.”
All of the entries are great but some of them are above all:.
2. Fibonacci (Nature’s intricacy)
I thought of the Taj Mahal, too — so much intricacy in the details of the inlay and carving. My post reveals the Taj in a different medium: http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/05/04/weekly-photo-challenge-intricate/
Whichever way we look at Taj Mahal we see intricacy everywhere. Thanks for stopping by
Great detail in your pics!! I would love to view this in person. Maybe one day I will:)
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Yes everyone should see that. I took so long to do it and am happy that I have ticked off one item from my bucket list 😄
Your lovely post brings back great memories! Thank for sharing and thank you for the link to my post. Much appreciated.
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Ah! Wonderful Taj Mahal! Great pics!
Taj Mahal is a magnificent monument that everyone should personally view it. What I have posted is only a minute view. Thanks for stopping and commenting.
Best wishes
Saba
Hello Saba, thanks! Yes, I have seen Taj Mahal myself. It is such a wonderfl building!
True. Thanks for stopping by.