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 including the most venerated, such as the Great
Mosque of Cordoba, Spain; the Imam Mosque of Isfahan, Iran; and
Istanbul s Suleymaniye Mosque along with such innovative new
expressions as Doha s Abu al-Qabib Mosque. Mosques from Europe, the
Indian subcontinent, North America, North Africa and the
sub-Sahara, the Middle East, and Russia and the Caucasus are
showcased, from their origins in Mecca and Medina through their
major stylistic transformations under the Ottoman, Safavid, and
Mughal empires up to the present. Stunning original and archival
photographs show striking exterior and interior views as well as
adjacent gardens and fountains that grace these magnificent
structures. 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.
This important volume is a must for those interested in
architecture and design, as well as lovers of Islamic art.
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