Islamic Architecture: Form, Function and Meaning Tapa dura - 1994

Edinburgh University Press, 1994. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1950grams, ISBN:9780748604791

Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, and Meaning, Hillenbrand, Robert. Published by Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1994. First Edition. 4to up to 12" tall; 646 pages with over 300 photographs 1200 plus line drawings, plans and diagrammatic extracts. Black boards, gilt spine titles; 2 ribbon markers. Volume is in fine, unread condition; unclipped dustJacket has light shelf wear. This authoritative and comprehensive reference on the history and practice of Islamic architecture is by renowned international expert, Robert Hillenbrand. The volume includes chapters on each of the main Islamic buildings and features - mosque, minaret, madrasa, mausoleum, caravanserai and palace.

Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 0748604790 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - usual ex-lib type markings. Oversize hardcover has light edge and corner wear, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior in clean with all pages intact, 2 ribbon markers. Profusely illustrated in b/w & colour. 645 pages. This beautifully conceived and produced survey of Islamic architecture explores the glorious world of the caravansarai, mausoleum, palace, and mosque. Focusing on the multifaceted relation of architecture to society, Robert Hillenbrand covers public architecture in the Middle East and North Africa from the medieval period to 1700. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Extensive photographs and ground plans -- among which are hundreds of newly executed three-dimensional drawings that provide an accurate and vivid depiction of the structure -- are presented with an emphasis on the way the specific… Leer más

Edinburgh University Press , pp. 656 1st Edition . Hardback. Used.

Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh University Press, 1994. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/Fine. Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, And Meaning, Hillenbrand, Robert. Published by Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1994. First Edition. Black boards, gilt spine titles. Unclipped dustjacket protected in mylar. Yellow ribbon marker. In mint condition. This authoritative and comprehensive reference on the history and practice of Islamic Architecture is by renowned international expert, Robert Hillenbrand. The volume includes chapters on each of the main Islamic buildings and features - Mosque, Minaret, Madrasa, Mausoleum, Caravansarai and Palace. it includes over 300 photographs and nearly 1,250 line drawings, plans and diagrammatic extracts. **Packed weight will exceed 1kg. Additional postage will be requested **