From mosques to markets, from citadels to cemeteries, this is a panoramic survey of the entire field of Islamic architecture, with contributions by leading experts in the field.
Constantly relating the architecture to the social areas of religion, power structure, commerce and communal life, the authors provide a full and informative survey with its emphasis on function and meaning rather than on chronology and style.
Over 750 photographs
Drawings and plans
Building materials
Techniques and principles, of decoration described and explained
Comprehensive illustrated inventory of the key buildings of the Islamic world
Constantly relating the architecture to the social areas of religion, power structure, commerce and communal life, the authors provide a full and informative survey with its emphasis on function and meaning rather than on chronology and style.
Over 750 photographs
Drawings and plans
Building materials
Techniques and principles, of decoration described and explained
Comprehensive illustrated inventory of the key buildings of the Islamic world
Extent: 288 pp
Format: paperback
Illustrations: 758
Publication date: 1995-08-21
Size: 26.9 x 20.9 cm
ISBN: 9780500278475
Format: paperback
Illustrations: 758
Publication date: 1995-08-21
Size: 26.9 x 20.9 cm
ISBN: 9780500278475
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About the Author
George Michell is an architectural historian specializing in ancient Indian architecture. Among his many publications are The Royal Palaces of India and The Majesty of Mughal Decoration, both published by Thames & Hudson.