UID:
kobvindex_INT0001631
Format:
203 pages :
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illustrations (some colour), plans ;
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24 x 22 cm.
Edition:
Reprint.
ISBN:
9781904313298 (pbk.)
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1904313299 (pbk.)
Series Statement:
History of world architecture (Electa editrice)
Content:
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE: "This book provides a history of Islamic architecture from the 7th century through the 17th century, in the Middle East, Africa, Spain, and India, including photographs and plans of the most significant and well known mosques, palaces, madrases, and other Islamic buildings in the world. The History of World Architecture is one of Electa's most popular architecture series, with each book in the series providing a comprehensive overview of its subject by a world-renowned expert in the field, accompanied by 200-300 black-and-white photographs, plans, and drawings and 24 colour plates. First published in the 1970s and 1980s, the Italian editions of these books remain standard reference works in architecture history and continue to sell well due to the authority of their authors, their judicious combination of text and illustrations, and careful use of accurate yet accessible terms. The English editions, after being out of print for several years, are now available again exclusively through Phaidon. The books are ideal for college-level students of architecture history, and for anyone who seeks one basic and inexpensive introduction to the subjects."
Note:
EDITORIAL NOTE: this translation first published: London : Faber and Faber, 1987.
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MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Introduction -- The beginning of Islamic architecture -- Umayyad architecture -- Abbasid architecture -- The Early Islamic architecture of North Africa -- The Early Islamic architecture of Spain -- The Classic Islamic architecture of North Africa and Spain -- The Later Classic Islamic architecture of North Africa and Spain -- The Classic Islamic architecture of Egypt : the Fatimids -- The Later Classic Islamic architecture of Egypt : Ayyubids and Mamluks -- The Early Islamic architecture of Persia : Samanids and Ghaznavids -- The Classic Islamic architecture of Persia : the Seljuks -- The Classic Islamic architecture of Syria and Iraq -- The Classic Islamic architecture of Anatolia -- The Later Classic Islamic architecture of Persia : Ilkhanids and Timurids -- The Classic Islamic architecture of India -- The architecture of the Ottoman Empire -- The architecture of Safavid Empire -- The architecture of Moghul Empire -- Glossary -- Selected bibliography -- Index -- List of photographic credits.
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LANGUAGE NOTE: originally published in Italian language: Architettura islamica. [Milano] : Electa, 1973. Series: Storia universale dell'architettura.
Language:
English
