Mosques: splendors of Islam

Mosques are among the greatest architectural feats and have a profound beauty: their spiritual purpose adds to their mystery and lustre. This visually stunning volume illustrates the development of the basic mosque structural and decorative elements through sixty examples. Essays by prominent archit...

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Other Authors: Imbrey, Jai (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; Paris ; London ; Milan Rizzoli 2017
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Summary:Mosques are among the greatest architectural feats and have a profound beauty: their spiritual purpose adds to their mystery and lustre. This visually stunning volume illustrates the development of the basic mosque structural and decorative elements through sixty examples. Essays by prominent architecture and design authorities cover topics such as the iconographic and decorative elements of the mosque, including the calligraphy and tilework that adorn these important sanctuaries, as well as regional architecture styles.
Physical Description:304 Seiten
ISBN:9780847860357

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