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Mosques are among the greatest architectural feats
and have a profound beauty: their spiritual purpose adds to their
mystery and lustre. This visually stunning volume illustrates the
development of the basic mosque structural and decorative elements
through sixty examples including the most venerated, such as the Great
Mosque of Cordoba, Spain; the Imam Mosque of Isfahan, Iran; and Istanbul
s Suleymaniye Mosque along with such innovative new expressions as Doha
s Abu al-Qabib Mosque. Mosques from Europe, the Indian subcontinent,
North America, North Africa and the sub-Sahara, the Middle East, and
Russia and the Caucasus are showcased, from their origins in Mecca and
Medina through their major stylistic transformations under the Ottoman,
Safavid, and Mughal empires up to the present. Stunning original and
archival photographs show striking exterior and interior views as well
as adjacent gardens and fountains that grace these magnificent
structures. Essays by prominent architecture and design authorities
cover topics such as the iconographic and decorative elements of the
mosque, including the calligraphy and tilework that adorn these
important sanctuaries, as well as regional architecture styles. This
important volume is a must for those interested in architecture and
design, as well as lovers of Islamic art.
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