Western Islamic Architecture a Concise Introduction

Hoag, John D.

ISBN 10: 0486437604 / ISBN 13: 9780486437606

Published by Dover, Mineola NY, 2005

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A profusely illustrated introduction to Islamic architecture from Spain to Egypt and other Middle East regions. Unabridged republication of the Braziller 1963 edition. 128 pages; 6 x 9 ".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Western Islamic Architecture a Concise Introduction
• Publisher: Dover, Mineola NY
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486437604
• ISBN 13: 9780486437606
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture

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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.