World Heritage Site: Taj Mahal
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHEDD4BBDC398
Summary
A comprehensive analysis of the Taj Mahal’s stone plant iconography identifies 46 species, representing 42 genera and 29 families. This study marks a significant advancement in Indian plant iconography research by systematically classifying and describing the morphological styles of these plants, which blend Persian, Indian, and Western influences. The findings provide new insights into the botanical, popular, and family names of each identified species, offering a deeper understanding of the architectural and cultural significance of the Taj Mahal’s ornamentation.
Citation
Giraldo-Cañas, D. (2013). La iconografía vegetal en piedra en el Taj Mahal (Agra, India) y su asignación taxonómica. Revista de La Academia Colombiana de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas Y Naturales, 37(143), 189–205. https://doi.org/10.18257/raccefyn.3
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