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Ornament And Decoration In Islamic Architecture
by Clevenot, Dominique & Gerard Degeorge
About This Book
Descriptions and illustrations of some of the world's wonders, including The Dome of the Rock, the Alhambra, the Taj Mahal and the Shah Mosque of Isfahan are included in this lavish study of the ornamental and decorative dimensions of Islamic Architecture. Part 1 overviews the diversity of Islamic architecture. Part 2 looks at the materials used and the expertise of the builders and artists. Part 3 explores themes and Part 4 studies aesthetic and the relationship between the buildings and their ornamental coverings. With 330 colour photographs, maps, chronology and glossary.
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