A richly informative and visually packed sourcebook demonstrating and explaining the function and worldwide appeal of Islamic architecture.

Islamic architecture dates back 1,400 years and continues to reinvent itself up to the present day. The enormous richness of building types, regional styles, and architectural details is revealed here by a well-travelled expert guide, exploring the familiar and unfamiliar, striking a balance between famous masterpieces and unknown gems.

All eras and global regions are represented, with a selective eye for some of the creative exuberance, boldness and sensitivity of Islamic architecture that has not always been widely appreciated outside of the region. Close-ups of architectural details not only describe style and function but also show the hand of the craftsman, making this reference work both useful and beautiful.

Here is a wealth of information about the historical and cultural context of buildings around the world, a chance to encounter the widest Islamic community, and the deeper pleasure of immersing ourselves in the beauty of Islamic architecture.

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Mediatyp: Bok
Bandtyp: Inbunden
Författare: Eric Broug
Förlag: Thames & Hudson Ltd.
Språk: Engelska
Omfång: 336 sidor
Mått (bxhxd): 248x315x33 mm
Vikt: 2378 gram
Illustrerad: Nej

Streckkod: 9780500343784
SKU: 779901