Architecture of the Islamic world : its history and social meaning / texts by Ernst J. Grube [and others] ; edited by George Michell.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Thames and Hudson, 1978.Description: 288 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, plans ; 28 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0500340765
- 9780500340769
- 723.3 MIC
- NA380
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Standard Loan | Moylish Library Main Collection | 723.3 MIC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 39002000122011 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Looks at the architecture of Islamic mosques, schools, gardens, caravanserais, bridges, markets, cities, homes, and fortresses, and discusses Islamic design and materials.
"With a complete survey of key monuments ... "
Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-284) and index.
What is Islamic architecture? / Ernst J. Grube -- Allah and eternity : mosques, madrasas and tombs / James Dickie (Yaqub Zaki) -- The architecture of power : palaces, citadels and fortifications / Oleg Grabar -- Trade and travel : markets and caravanserais / Eleanor Sims -- Architects, craftsmen and builders : materials and techniques / Ronald Lewcock -- The elements of decoration : surface, pattern and light / Dalu Jones -- Vernacular architecture : the house and society / Guy T. Petherbridge -- Key monuments of Islamic architecture. Arabia / Geoffrey King and Ronald Lewcock -- Spain / Geoffrey King -- North Africa and Sicily / George Michell -- Egypt / Viktoria Meinecke-Berg -- Syria, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon / John Warren -- Turkey / Godfrey Goodwin -- Iraq / Helen Philon -- Iran / Antony Hutt -- Central Asia and Afghanistan / Yolande Crowe -- Indian subcontinent / Garry Martin -- West Africa / Allan Leary -- East Africa / Ronald Lewcock -- The Far East / George Michell.