![]() ![]() He has taught courses in photography since 1984 and received support from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts for his creative work. ![]() About the Author: Barry Perlus is associate professor of art in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University. The book provides the experience of visiting the sites, the historical context of the Jantar Mantars, and an understanding of their scientific and architectural innovations. Panoramas plunge the viewer into a breathtaking 360-degree space, while pages of explanatory illustrations describe the observatories and the workings of their many instruments. In this book, Barry Perlus's visually driven exploration brings readers to the Jantar Mantars and creates an immersive experience. ![]() ![]() The observatories' large scale and striking geometric forms have captivated the attention of architects, artists, scientists, and historians worldwide, yet their purpose and use remain largely unknown to the public. The four remaining observatories are an extraordinary fusion of architecture and science, combining elements of astronomy, astrology, and geometry into forms of remarkable beauty. Explore the eighteenth-century Indian astronomical observatories called the Jantar Mantars, massive, stunning structures built to observe and understand the heavens Between 17, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories, called Jantar Mantars, in northern India. : The Celestial (9781608207688) by Brennessel, Barry and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. ![]()
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