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Wazir Khan Mosque was completed in 1635 by Nawab Wazir Khan who was the governor of the region during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
The mosque was designed to be more than just a place of worship. It served as a town center, where 22 shops were integrated in the mosque design. Other markets extended out at right angles from the sides of the mosque. Before the Badshahi Mosque was constructed, Wazir Khan Mosque served as the Royal Mosque, and Emperor Shah Jehan offered his Friday prayers here in congregation.
The distinct feature of this mosque is that unlike other contemporaneous Mughal buildings, the primary construction material is brick, embellished with mosaic tile work and fresco paintings. Another defining feature are the the four 107 feet high octagonal minarets impaneling floral mosaic tiles. Some restoration work has been undertaken on the structure, but this portion of the fresco artwork appears to have been left alone, & it is amazing to see the colors have remained so vibrant through the centuries.
For more information on the Wazir Khan Mosque, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/mosque_wazir_khan.html
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Wazir Khan Mosque was completed in 1635 by Nawab Wazir Khan who was the governor of the region during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
The mosque was designed to be more than just a place of worship. It served as a town center, where 22 shops were integrated in the mosque design. Other markets extended out at right angles from the sides of the mosque. Before the Badshahi Mosque was constructed, Wazir Khan Mosque served as the Royal Mosque, and Emperor Shah Jehan offered his Friday prayers here in congregation.
The distinct feature of this mosque is that unlike other contemporaneous Mughal buildings, the primary construction material is brick, embellished with mosaic tile work and fresco paintings. Another defining feature are the the four 107 feet high octagonal minarets impaneling floral mosaic tiles. Some restoration work has been undertaken on the structure, but this portion of the fresco artwork appears to have been left alone, & it is amazing to see the colors have remained so vibrant through the centuries.
For more information on the Wazir Khan Mosque, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/mosque_wazir_khan.html
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Digital work. I was on the verge of going into a very detailed and complicated composition then stopped.
Repost of recent but not new abstract composition in Amity Street series where I started these with ballpoint pens, rulers, templates, protractors and salad bowls.
Wazir Khan Mosque was completed in 1635 by Nawab Wazir Khan who was the governor of the region during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
The mosque was designed to be more than just a place of worship. It served as a town center, where 22 shops were integrated in the mosque design. Other markets extended out at right angles from the sides of the mosque. Before the Badshahi Mosque was constructed, Wazir Khan Mosque served as the Royal Mosque, and Emperor Shah Jehan offered his Friday prayers here in congregation.
The distinct feature of this mosque is that unlike other contemporaneous Mughal buildings, the primary construction material is brick, embellished with mosaic tile work and fresco paintings. This photo shows detail of the mosaic work.
Another defining feature are the the four 107 feet high octagonal minarets impaneling floral mosaic tiles. Some restoration work has been undertaken on the structure, but this portion of the artwork appears to have been left alone, & it is amazing to see the colors have remained so vibrant through the centuries.
For more information on the Wazir Khan Mosque, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/mosque_wazir_khan.html
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O Jardim Formal do Palácio Fronteira, em Lisboa, erguido no século XVII por D. João de Mascarenhas, 1.º Marquês de Fronteira, destaca-se como exemplar da jardinagem barroca em Portugal. Inicialmente residência de verão e pavilhão de caça, o complexo apresenta um traçado geométrico de inspiração italiana, com sebes de buxo que formam padrões labirínticos, fontes e tanques que acentuam a simetria. Classificado como Monumento Nacional desde 1982, o jardim é também célebre pela coleção de azulejos do século XVII, considerada a mais importante in situ da época, decorando elementos arquitetónicos. Adicionalmente, o Palácio inclui o Jardim de Vénus e a Galeria dos Reis, com bustos de todos os monarcas portugueses. O conjunto representa um testemunho da arte e do lazer da nobreza durante a Guerra da Restauração, e permanece habitado pelos descendentes do fundador, conservando o seu traçado original.
The Formal Garden of the Fronteira Palace in Lisbon, built in the 17th century by D. João de Mascarenhas, 1st Marquis of Fronteira, stands out as an example of Baroque gardening in Portugal. Initially a summer residence and hunting lodge, the complex features an Italian-inspired geometric layout, with boxwood hedges forming labyrinthine patterns, fountains and ponds accentuating the symmetry. Classified as a National Monument since 1982, the garden is also famous for its collection of 17th-century tiles, considered the most important in situ of the time, decorating architectural elements. In addition, the Palace includes the Garden of Venus and the Gallery of Kings, with busts of all the Portuguese monarchs. The complex represents a testimony to the art and leisure of the nobility during the Restoration War, and remains inhabited by the founder's descendants, preserving its original layout.
Wazir Khan Mosque was completed in 1635 by Nawab Wazir Khan who was the governor of the region during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
The mosque was designed to be more than just a place of worship. It served as a town center, where 22 shops were integrated in the mosque design. Other markets extended out at right angles from the sides of the mosque. Before the Badshahi Mosque was constructed, Wazir Khan Mosque served as the Royal Mosque, and Emperor Shah Jehan offered his Friday prayers here in congregation.
The distinct feature of this mosque is that unlike other contemporaneous Mughal buildings, the primary construction material is brick, embellished with mosaic tile work and fresco paintings. Another defining feature are the the four 107 feet high octagonal minarets impaneling floral mosaic tiles.
For more information on the Wazir Khan Mosque, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/mosque_wazir_khan.html
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Close-up of a sculpted face emerging from a geometric tiled facade in black and white, Kovács Margit Museum, Szentendre, Hungary.
Wazir Khan Mosque was completed in 1635 by Nawab Wazir Khan who was the governor of the region during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
The mosque was designed to be more than just a place of worship. It served as a town center, where 22 shops were integrated in the mosque design. Other markets extended out at right angles from the sides of the mosque. Before the Badshahi Mosque was constructed, Wazir Khan Mosque served as the Royal Mosque, and Emperor Shah Jehan offered his Friday prayers here in congregation.
The distinct feature of this mosque is that unlike other contemporaneous Mughal buildings, the primary construction material is brick, embellished with mosaic tile work and fresco paintings. Another defining feature are the the four 107 feet high octagonal minarets impaneling floral mosaic tiles. Some restoration work has been undertaken on the structure, but this portion of the fresco artwork appears to have been left alone, & it is amazing to see the colors have remained so vibrant through the centuries.
For more information on the Wazir Khan Mosque, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/mosque_wazir_khan.html
theculturetrip.com/asia/pakistan/articles/reliving-the-pa...
Wazir Khan Mosque was completed in 1635 by Nawab Wazir Khan who was the governor of the region during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
The mosque was designed to be more than just a place of worship. It served as a town center, where 22 shops were integrated in the mosque design. Other markets extended out at right angles from the sides of the mosque. Before the Badshahi Mosque was constructed, Wazir Khan Mosque served as the Royal Mosque, and Emperor Shah Jehan offered his Friday prayers here in congregation.
The distinct feature of this mosque is that unlike other contemporaneous Mughal buildings, the primary construction material is brick, embellished with mosaic tile work and fresco paintings. Another defining feature are the the four 107 feet high octagonal minarets impaneling floral mosaic tiles. Some restoration work has been undertaken on the structure, but this portion of the fresco artwork appears to have been left alone, & it is amazing to see the colors have remained so vibrant through the centuries.
For more information on the Wazir Khan Mosque, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/mosque_wazir_khan.html
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The Miho Museum is a little gem nestled in the remote mountains of Kyoto, Japan. It houses Mihoko Koyama's private collection of Asian and Western antiques bought on the world market by the Shumei organisation in the years before the museum was opened in 1997. The design of the museum was done by the world renowned architect I. M. Pei, who came to call it “Shangri-la”, and who by the way just turned 100 this year.
Out of respect for nature, Pei built 80% of the museum below ground. While the silhouette of the roof has its origins in traditional Japanese architecture, which harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding landscape, the building’s contemporary glass structure allows a light-filled interior space. From the geometric design of its glass ceilings to its limestone walls (the same material used by Pei in the reception hall of the Louvre), the entire building welcomes its visitors as it enfolds rich visions in the splendor of natural light.
[Source: Wikipedia and Miho Museum Pamphlet]
Wazir Khan Mosque was completed in 1635 by Nawab Wazir Khan who was the governor of the region during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
The mosque was designed to be more than just a place of worship. It served as a town center, where 22 shops were integrated in the mosque design. Other markets extended out at right angles from the sides of the mosque. Before the Badshahi Mosque was constructed, Wazir Khan Mosque served as the Royal Mosque, and Emperor Shah Jehan offered his Friday prayers here in congregation.
The distinct feature of this mosque is that unlike other contemporaneous Mughal buildings, the primary construction material is brick, embellished with mosaic tile work and fresco paintings. Another defining feature are the the four 107 feet high octagonal minarets impaneling floral mosaic tiles.
For more information on the Wazir Khan Mosque, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/mosque_wazir_khan.html
theculturetrip.com/asia/pakistan/articles/reliving-the-pa...
O Jardim do Cerco, em Mafra, é um exemplar de jardim barroco construído por D. João V em 1718, inspirado nos jardins de Versalhes. Situado entre o Palácio Nacional de Mafra e a Tapada Nacional, ocupa cerca de oito hectares e apresenta um traçado geométrico com caminhos arborizados, um tanque central, espelhos de água e uma nora centenária. Este espaço foi concebido como área de lazer e produção agrícola para a comunidade monástica franciscana, incluindo o Horto das Aromáticas e a Horta dos Frades, onde eram cultivadas plantas utilizadas na farmácia do convento. Desde 2019, o Jardim do Cerco faz parte do conjunto classificado como Património Mundial da UNESCO, reforçando a sua importância histórica e cultural. Com uma arquitetura paisagística que preserva elementos originais, como sistemas hidráulicos e diversas espécies botânicas, o jardim continua a ser um espaço recreativo e de conservação, proporcionando aos visitantes uma experiência única de ligação com a natureza e a história.
The 'Jardim do Cerco', in Mafra, is an example of a Baroque garden built by D. João V in 1718, inspired by the gardens of Versailles. Located between the National Palace of Mafra and the National Hunting Ground, it occupies about eight hectares and has a geometric layout with tree-lined paths, a central tank, water mirrors and a centenary well. This space was conceived as an area of leisure and agricultural production for the Franciscan monastic community, including the Horto das Aromáticas and the Horta dos Frades, where plants used in the convent's pharmacy were cultivated. Since 2019, the Jardim do Cerco has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, reinforcing its historical and cultural importance. With a landscape architecture that preserves original elements, such as hydraulic systems and several botanical species, the garden continues to be a recreational and conservation space, providing visitors with a unique experience of connection with nature and history.