Monumental visions: architectural photography in India, 1840-1901
Journal: SOAS Research Online (SOAS University of London)
Year: 2011

The thesis is an examination of architectural photography produced in India during the period 1840 to 1901.The study raises a number of concerns that divide into two broad groups:1.The documentation of Indian architecture and the creation of an architectural history for India, looking specifically at the central role of James Fergusson 2. The dissemination and interpretation of architectural photographs, looking at three groups of photographs that serve as case studies.James Fergusson (1808-86)