Pietra Dura was initiated in Mughal architecture during the reign of Jahangir. Although it reached its peak under Shah Jahan, the technique was first significantly used in the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah (built by Nur Jahan), showcasing a transition from the ...
Discussion Forum Latest Questions
‘Pietra Dura’ is an Italian term for the technique in Mughal architecture meaning inlay work with semi-precious stones and jewels on marble. Tiny, precisely cut pieces of stones like lapis lazuli and agate are inlaid into carved depressions in the ...