Western Islamic Architecture: A Concise Introduction with 139 Illustrations

Hoag, John D.

ISBN 10: 0486437604 / ISBN 13: 9780486437606

Published by Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York, U.S.A., 2005

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AS NEW. Softcovers, 128 pps. with index, bibliography; illustrated with photos and floor plans. An introduction to western Islamic architecture from Spain, Egypt and other parts of the Middle East which includes a brief scholarly essay followed by drawings, maps and photos illustrating the diverse styles to be found.

Seller Inventory # D8203B

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Western Islamic Architecture: A Concise Introduction with 139 Illustrations
• Publisher: Dover Pubns, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486437604
• ISBN 13: 9780486437606
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: As New
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Synopsis

Among the glories of world architecture, Islamic mosques and palaces — from Spain to Egypt and other parts of the Middle East — are universally studied and admired. This profusely illustrated introduction to that subject gives a lively account of the style of structures symbolized by domed mosques, mosaic-lined arcades, and filigreed interiors.
A brief, scholarly essay, followed by drawings, maps, and photographs of excellent quality, contrasts — among other buildings — the airy internal ornamentation and almost elegant sensuality of Spain's Alhambra with the austerity of Egypt's Mosque of Ibn Tulun, both of which, in turn, are compared to the monumental Ottoman mosques built in Turkey.
One of the most useful reference tools for studying architecture of the Islamic world, this "remarkably lucid survey … will be particularly valuable in high school and college libraries." — Best Sellers.