STEALING FROM THE SARACENS
Author: DIANA. DARKE
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2024
Total Pages: 484
ISBN-13: 1911723472
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Islamic Architecture
Author: Robert Hillenbrand
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 716
ISBN-13: 9780231101325
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Architecture of the Islamic World
Author: George Michell
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780500278475
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers a survey of Islamic architecture through essays that discuss how different structures reflect the culture, and profiles with maps, photographs, details, and descriptions of noteworthy buildings.
Dictionary of Islamic Architecture
Author: Andrew Petersen
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2002-03-11
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 1134613652
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Dictionary of Islamic Architecture provides the fullest range of artistic, technical, archaeological, cultural and biographical data for the entire geographical and chronological spread of Islamic architecture - from West Africa through the Middle East to Indonesia, and from the seventh to the eighteenth centuries of the Common Era. Over 500 entries are arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced and indexed to permit easy access to the text and to link items of related interest. Four main categories of subject matter are explored: * dynastic and regional overviews * individual site descriptions * biographical entries * technical definitions Over 100 relevant plans, sketch maps, photographs and other illustrations complement and illuminate the entries, and the needs of the reader requiring further information are met by individual entry bibliographies.
Architecture of the Islamic West
Author: Jonathan M. Bloom
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2020-06-30
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0300218702
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn authoritative survey situating some of the Western world’s most renowned buildings within a millennium of Islamic history Some of the most outstanding examples of world architecture, such as the Mosque of Córdoba, the ceiling of the Cappella Palatina in Palermo, the Giralda tower in Seville, and the Alhambra Palace in Granada, belong to the Western Islamic tradition. This architectural style flourished for over a thousand years along the southern and western shores of the Mediterranean—between Tunisia and Spain—from the 8th century through the 19th, blending new ideas with local building practices from across the region. Jonathan M. Bloom’s Architecture of the Islamic West introduces readers to the full scope of this vibrant tradition, presenting both famous and little-known buildings in six countries in North Africa and southern Europe. It is richly illustrated with photographs, specially commissioned architectural plans, and historical documents. The result is a personally guided tour of Islamic architecture led by one of the finest scholars in the field and a powerful testament to Muslim cultural achievement.
The Story of Islamic Architecture
Author: Richard Yeomans
Publisher: NYU Press
Published: 2000-06-01
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780814796948
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDespite growing interest in Islamic architecture, introductions to the subject which go beyond the superficial are scarce. Employing a broad historical narrative, The Story of Islamic Architecture introduces the religious, social, and political influences that have shaped the Islamic architectural form, while revealing an architectural splendor unfamiliar to most Western readers. Painter and educator Richard Yeomans interweaves historical fact with precisely detailed descriptions to trace the genesis and flowering of Islamic architecture in the various Muslim regions of the world including Spain, the Maghreb, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, Persia, and Central Asia, ending at the farthest point East in India. The volume includes a brief introduction to Islam and to the theological attitudes which determine the form and function of its art and architecture. The Story of Islamic Architecture is fully illustrated with over 200 striking color photographs, and includes a comprehensive glossary of architectural terms. Yeomans' flowing, clear, and engaging narrative captures not only the shapes and colors of this architecture, but even the sounds of activities that take place in the space defined by it.
Understanding Islamic Architecture
Author: Attilo Petruccioli
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-09-13
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 1136851380
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ongoing debate among practitioners and in academia about the meaning and understanding of Islamic architecture will be energized by this book. It contains essays by architects and academics from various parts of the world which clarify how the carious disciplines of the design profession can be employed to build in the spirit of Islam. Divided into three sections the book covers: *meaning from Faith, which draws meaning from the Islamic faith in order to propose a built environment that is universally beneficial *analysis of History, which examines historical buildings and planning concepts, and suggest how to apply lessons learned to contemporary practice *contemporary Trends, which discusses current trends in architecture, education and socio-economic aspects of various Muslim countries. Illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to students and scholars, practising architects and planners alike.
Indian Islamic Architecture
Author: John Burton-Page
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 283
ISBN-13: 9004163395
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe articles by John Burton-Page on Indian Islamic architecture assembled in this volume give an historical overview of the subject, ranging from the mosques and tombs erected by the Delhi sultans in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, to the great monuments of the Mughals in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Formal Structure in Islamic Architecture of Iran and Turkistan
Author: Klaus Herdeg
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLike its companion volume about Indian architecture (see NA1501), this volume presents the meticulous work of Herdeg and his students this time illustrating and explicating the great monuments of Islamic architecture in Iran and Tukestan. With some 150 measured drawings and analytical diagrams and 1
the art and architecture of islamic cairo
Author: richard yeomans
Publisher: Garnet & Ithaca Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCairo is full of masterpieces of medieval art and architecture reflecting the status of Egypt as the centre of several significant Muslim empires. This book redresses the cultural balance and examines the art and architectural treasures of Cairo from the Arab to the Ottoman conquests (642-1517). It is fully illustrated with over 200 photographs.
