The Architectural Representation of Islam - Muslim-Commissioned Mosque Design in The Netherlands (Paperback)

This book is a study of Dutch mosque designs, objects of heated public debate. Until now, studies of diaspora mosque designs have largely consisted of normative architectural critiques that reject the ubiquitous 'domes and minarets' as hampering further Islamic-architectural evolution. The Architectural Representation of Islam: Muslim-Commissioned Mosque Design in The Netherlands represents a clear break with the architectural critical narrative, and meticulously analyzes twelve design processes for Dutch mosques. It shows that patrons, by consciously selecting, steering and replacing their architects, have much more influence on their mosques than has been generally assumed. Through the careful transformation of specific building elements from Islamic architectural history to a new context, they literally aim to 'construct' the ultimate Islam. Their designs thus evolve not in opposition to Dutch society, but to those versions of Islam that they hold to be false.

General

Imprint:	Amsterdam University Press
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	ISIM Dissertations
Release date:	April 2009
First published:	April 2009
Authors:	Eric Roose
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	416
ISBN-13:	978-90-896413-3-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Promotions
LSN:	90-896413-3-5
Barcode:	9789089641335

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