Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, and Meaning

Hillenbrand, Robert

ISBN 10: 0748604790 / ISBN 13: 9780748604791

Published by Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1994

About this Item

Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, and Meaning, Hillenbrand, Robert. Published by Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1994. First Edition. 4to up to 12" tall; 646 pages with over 300 photographs 1200 plus line drawings, plans and diagrammatic extracts. Black boards, gilt spine titles; 2 ribbon markers. Volume is in fine, unread condition; unclipped dustJacket has light shelf wear. This authoritative and comprehensive reference on the history and practice of Islamic architecture is by renowned international expert, Robert Hillenbrand. The volume includes chapters on each of the main Islamic buildings and features - mosque, minaret, madrasa, mausoleum, caravanserai and palace.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, and Meaning
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748604790
• ISBN 13: 9780748604791
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • ART

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Synopsis

A comprehensive and authoritative survey of Islamic Architecture from the world's leading expert.

Book Description

This is the definitive survey of Islamic architecture. Working from a social, rather than a technical perspective, Hillenbrand shows how the buildings fulfilled their intended functions within the community. Lavishly illustrated.