This book examines the architectural tradition which developed
with the religious culture of Islam. Essentially heir to the Roman
development of space, it had its source in the ubiquitous courtyard
house, while the development of the mosque as both place of worship
and the centre of the community, its form a response to the
requirements of prayer set out in the Koran, was given a range of
forms as the conquests of Islam came up against the traditions of
Egypt, Persia, India and China. The tradition developed further in
tombs, palaces and fortifications, all of which are described and
illustrated here.
The architecture of Islam encompasses a high proportion of the
world's most beautiful buildings. This book covers the whole range
in unprecedented breadth and depth.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Architecture in Context |
Release date: |
April 2008 |
First published: |
2008 |
Authors: |
Christopher Tadgell
|
Dimensions: |
218 x 190 x 49mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
676 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-43609-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Architecture >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-43609-5 |
Barcode: |
9780415436090 |
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