World Architecture - Islam
TASCHEN 25 - Special edition!
The products of a highly-developed architectural style even today bear witness to the greatness of Arabic culture
To the western eye, cities such as Jerusalem, Mecca, Baghdad or Cairo can seem utterly alien. It is not only the way of life that is unfamiliar, it is also the astoundingly varied architecture.
This volume surveys more than six centuries of Islamic architecture, from the late 7th century to the mid-13th, placing mosques, Koran schools and palaces in their cultural, religious and political contexts. Distinctive features are its view of building as reflection of Moslem thinking, and its focus on the Arab world.
With more than 200 colour photographs, numerous plans, chronological tables and an extensive glossary, this is a reference work which appeals to the expert and the travel-hungry reader alike.
About the editor and author:
Henri Stierlin was born in Alexandria in 1928. The 16-volume work Architecture Universelle, Éditions de l'Office du Livre, was published between 1964 and 1972 under Stierlin's direction. He has also published Tanis – Trésor des Pharaons, Paris 1987, Les Pharaons bâtisseurs, Paris 1992, and L'Or des Pharaons, Paris 1993.
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 World Architecture - Islam
Stierlin, Prof. Dr. Henri (Editor)
Hardcover, 24 x 30 cm (9.4 x 11.8 in.), 224 pages $ 14.99 |
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"Stierlin brings a connoisseur's curiosity to his commentary, interspersed with inspiring photography of glittering mosaics, majestic arches, and stylized geometric ornamentation. This concise yet comprehensive overview invites travel to these sites as well as spiritual meditation at home."
Christian Science Monitor, Boston, United States
Christian Science Monitor, Boston, United States
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