"The Islamic Heritage of Bengal" by George Michell is a volume that aims to introduce the principal monuments of Islamic Bengal, shedding light on their distinctive features and architectural traditions. The book highlights the unique coherence of these monuments, which share regional characteristics in their forms, materials, techniques, and ornamentation. It emphasizes the importance of preserving these brick buildings, many of which are at risk of deterioration due to the tropical climate and lack of proper maintenance, while also drawing attention to the often overlooked heritage of Bengal's Islamic sites divided between India and Bangladesh.
Author(s): George Michell (editor)
Publisher: UNESCO
Year: 1984
Language: English
Pages: 239
City: Paris
Tags: islam, muslim, bengal, west bengal, bangladesh, india, dhaka, mosque, masjid
Contents:
• Foreword – George Michell
• Introduction - Enamul Haque
• Islam in Bengal - Richard M. Eaton
• Inventory of key monuments - Catherine B. Asher
• Classification of mosques according to ground plan - Syed Mahmudul Hasan
• Reflections on the Adina Mosque at Pandua - Yolande Crowe
• The early Muslim monuments at Bagerhat - Johana E. van Lohuizen de Leeuw
• Eight Sultanate mosques in Dhaka District - Perween Hasan
• The Mughal and post-Mughal periods - Catherine B. Asher
• Hindu-Muslim artistic continuities - David McCutchion
• A note on Louis Kahn's mosque at Banglanagar - Attilio Petruccioli
• Glossary of technical terms
• Notes on contributors
