UID:
kobvindex_INT0003650
Format:
128 pages
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richly illustrated, maps
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23 x 16.5 cm
Edition:
Reprint
ISBN:
9780486437606
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0486437604
Series Statement:
Dover books on architecture
Content:
"Islamic mosques and palaces - from Spain to Egypt - are among the glories of world architecture and are universally studied and admired. This profusely illustrated introduction vividly describes that style, symbolized by the domes of mosques, mosaic-lined arcades, and filigreed interiors. A brief, scholarly essay, followed by drawings, maps, and photographs of excellent quality, contrasts the airy internal ornamentation of Spain's Alhambra with the austerity of Egypt's Mosque of Ibn Tulun, and compare both to the monumental Ottoman mosques built in Turkey."
Content:
"Profusely illustrated critical appraisal vividly describes the glories of world architecture, from Spain and Egypt to other areas of the Middle East. Captioned drawings, maps, and photographs contrast, for example, the internal ornamentation of Spain's Alhambra with the austerity of Egypt's Mosque of Ibn Tulun, comparing both to the Ottoman mosques built in Turkey."
Note:
EDITORIAL NOTE: originally published under the title: Western Islamic architecture. New York : Braziller, 1963
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Introduction -- TEXT : The formative years -- The architecture of North Africa and Spain -- The architecture of Egypt -- Islamic architecture under Turkish patronage -- Plates -- Maps -- Notes -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index -- Sources of illustrations
Language:
English
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