Architecture of the Islamic world
Subtitle: its history and social meaning : with a complete survey of key monuments and 758 illustrations, 112 in colour
By: texts by Ernst J. Grube ... [et al.] ; edited by George Michell.
Contributors: Grube, Ernst J.; Michell, George.
Edition: 1st pbk. ed.
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Published: 1995
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
Subjects: Architecture, Islamic
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 282-284) and index.
Table of contents: title: What is Islamic architecture? / Ernst J. Grube; title: Allah and eternity: mosques, madrasas and tombs / James Dickie (Yaqub Zaki); title: Architecture of power: palaces, citadels and fortifications / Oleg Grabar; title: Trade and travel: markets and caravanserais / Eleanor Sims; title: Architects, craftsmen and builders: materials and techniques / Ronald Lewcock; title: Elements of decoration: surface, pattern and light / Dalu Jones; title: Vernacular architecture: the house and society / Guy T. Petherbridge.