The Forgotten Palaces of Calcutta - Hardcover
"The Forgotten Palaces of Calcutta" discovers the old areas of Calcutta, where heritage houses and history fill every crowded lane and secret courtyard. Languishing in another time and place, at the end of narrow lanes and behind untidy shop-fronts, Calcutta's rich heritage waits to be discovered.The 'Great Houses' of Calcutta are an important but forgotten part of Calcutta's architectural history. While much has been written and photographed on the British colonial architecture and lifestyle, very little has been done on the indigenous equivalent.By focusing on Calcutta's heritage mansions and palaces, "The Forgotten Palaces of Calcutta" makes an important contribution to the architectural history of both Calcutta and India.
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Australian born Joanne Taylor is a Sydney-based scholar, writer and photographer with a passion for Indian architecture and culture. She has written for numerous publications and studied Indian history at the University of Sydney. Joanne first visited India in 1971, which left an indelible impression on her. In The Forgotten Palaces of Calcutta, she achieves her aim of showing another side of the city of Calcutta; a city she feels leaves a lasting impact on all who embrace it. The 'Great Houses' of Bengal's merchant princes have been largely forgotten and rarely photographed. Many of the interiors have remained the same for over 200 years. The 'Great Families' experienced enormous changes in fortune over the centuries, from great wealth and power during colonial times to dramatic economic and social upheaval after Independence. For the remaining occupants their ancestral homes are bittersweet symbols of family pride, impossible to restore, or sometimes even maintain. By turning the lens to a neglected aspect of colonial Calcutta, Joanne Taylor captures the city's 'Great Houses' as they are today.
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- PublisherNiyogi Books
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 818973802X
- ISBN 13 9788189738020
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages110
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