A study of the Taj Mahal in Agra. An impression of the interior and exterior of the old mausoleum, and the surrounding gardens; story of Shar Jahan and the erection of Taj Mahal to the memory of his wife; the blending of Saracenic and Hindu styles in the architecture; the inlay work in some precious stones, marble bas-reliefs and the lace-like marble screens around the tombs.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010538
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - India
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)