| An Illustrated History of Islamic Architecture: An Introduction to the Architectural Wonders of Islam, from Mosques, Tombs and Mausolea to Gateways, P Contributor(s): Carey, Moya (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780191375 ISBN-13: 9781780191379 Publisher: Southwater Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - History - Architecture |
| Dewey: 720.917 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9" W x 11.5" (1.45 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A fascinating survey of the glorious architectural achievements of the Islamic world, including mosques, giblas, madrasas, memorials for the dead, bazaars, buildings, courtyards and fortified walls. Features all the most outstanding examples of Islamic architecture, such as the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, the Great Mosque in Damascus, the many richly decorated desert palaces, the Taj Mahal at Agra, Topkapi Palace at Istanbul, and today's modern Dubai skyscrapers. |