Understanding Islamic architecture

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Understanding Islamic architecture

edited by Attilio Petruccioli and Khalil K. Pirani ; with a foreword by Oleg Grabar

RoutledgeCurzon, 2002

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

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Biographies: p. 133-134

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The ongoing debate among practitioners and in academia about the meaning and understanding of Islamic architecture will be energized by this book. It contains essays by architects and academics from various parts of the world which clarify how the carious disciplines of the design profession can be employed to build in the spirit of Islam. Divided into three sections the book covers: *meaning from Faith, which draws meaning from the Islamic faith in order to propose a built environment that is universally beneficial *analysis of History, which examines historical buildings and planning concepts, and suggest how to apply lessons learned to contemporary practice *contemporary Trends, which discusses current trends in architecture, education and socio-economic aspects of various Muslim countries. Illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to students and scholars, practising architects and planners alike.

Table of Contents

Part I - Meaning From FaithPart II - Meaning From HistoryPart III - Contemporary Trends

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Details

  • NCID
    BA72935129
  • ISBN
    • 0700714375
    • 9780700714384
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiii, 134 p.
  • Size
    29 cm
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