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Islamic architecture : a world history

Broug, Eric, author

Overview

A richly illustrated history and sourcebook spanning the world of Islamic architecture. Islamic architecture is a broad topic, covering some 1,400 years up to the present day. The richness of building types, regional styles, and architectural details is reflected here, with a striking balance of familiar and unfamiliar, of world-renowned masterpieces and lesser-known gems. All eras and regions are represented, but with an eye for some of the creative exuberance, boldness, and sensitivity of Islamic architecture that has not been explored for a general readership until now. Eric Broug has an expert eye for the use of geometry and pattern, noting architectural elements that attend to specific regional, environmental, and climatic concerns. Providing a wealth of information about buildings' historical and cultural contexts, Islamic Architecture is a richly packed visual sourcebook demonstrating the function and worldwide appeal of Islamic architecture. This book is essential for artists, designers, architects, and students of Islamic culture worldwide.\" -- Amazon.com.

• Publisher: New York, New York : Thames & Hudson
• Subject: Islamic architecture Themes, motives. / Islamic architecture Themes, motives Pictorial works. / Islamic architecture History. / Architecture islamique Histoire. / Architecture islamique Histoire Ouvrages illustrés. / Architecture islamique Ouvrages illustrés. / RELIGION / Islam / History. / Islamic architecture
• ISBN: 9780500343784, 0500343780

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
NA380 .B76 2023	1	BOOK	ARTS