Islamic architecture : a world history / Eric Broug
- Author
- Broug, Eric
- Published
- London ; New York : Thames & Hudson, 2023.
- Physical Description
- 335 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
- Contents
- Eastern Mediterranean & Gulf region -- Iraq, Iran & South Asia -- Turkey & Central Asia -- Africa -- Asia Pacific -- Europe & The Americas.
- Summary
- 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." --
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- Genre(s)
- ISBN
- 9780500343784 hardback
0500343780 hardback - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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