Publication
Imprint: UK : Islamic Village / Iv Publishing, December 2020. Edition: First edition. Responsibility: Mostafa al-Badawi. Physical: Text : 1 volume : 452 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Features: Includes appendices, index.
Call number
Art / Badaw
ISBN
9780952085362
Original publication date
2020-12
CSS Library Notes
Description: Islamic Architecture is among the most recognizable and most admired in the world. It’s known for its beauty, precision, and timelessness, but few understand the meanings and metaphors that underpin it. In this book, Dr Mostafa Badawi takes an unprecedented look at the Spiritual Significance in Islamic Architecture taking the reader on a journey to uncover long forgotten meanings. -- from publisher
Table of Contents: Introduction
The muslim intellectual heritage
Aesthetic decline
Spiritual significance of various elements of Islamic architecture
Conclusion
Appendix I : on the meaning of colors
Appendix II : geometric figures
Appendix III : the golden ratio
Appendix IV : subjectivity and objectivity in art
FY2023 /
Table of Contents: Introduction
The muslim intellectual heritage
Aesthetic decline
Spiritual significance of various elements of Islamic architecture
Conclusion
Appendix I : on the meaning of colors
Appendix II : geometric figures
Appendix III : the golden ratio
Appendix IV : subjectivity and objectivity in art
FY2023 /
Physical description
452 p.; 24 cm
Language
Original language
English