An edition of Architecture of the Islamic world (1995)

Architecture of the Islamic world

its history and social meaning : with a complete survey of key monuments and 758 illustrations, 112 in colour

1st pbk. ed.
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An edition of Architecture of the Islamic world (1995)

Architecture of the Islamic world

its history and social meaning : with a complete survey of key monuments and 758 illustrations, 112 in colour

1st pbk. ed.
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Thames and Hudson
Language
English
Pages
288

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Table of Contents

What is Islamic architecture? / Ernst J. Grube
Allah and eternity: mosques, madrasas and tombs / James Dickie (Yaqub Zaki)
Architecture of power: palaces, citadels and fortifications / Oleg Grabar
Trade and travel: markets and caravanserais / Eleanor Sims
Architects, craftsmen and builders: materials and techniques / Ronald Lewcock
Elements of decoration: surface, pattern and light / Dalu Jones
Vernacular architecture: the house and society / Guy T. Petherbridge.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 282-284) and index.

Published in
London, New York

Classifications

Library of Congress
NA380 .A78 1995, NA380.A78 1995

The Physical Object

Pagination
288 p. :
Number of pages
288

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL19290748M
ISBN 10
0500278474
LCCN
84050341
OCLC/WorldCat
33236157
Library Thing
606674
Goodreads
310098

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