La iconografía vegetal en piedra en el Taj Mahal (Agra, India) y su asignación taxonómica


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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