Islamic Designs from Egypt: (series Cultural Styles) (Agile Rabbit Editions: Cultural Styles) - Hardcover

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9789057681042: Islamic Designs from Egypt: (series Cultural Styles) (Agile Rabbit Editions: Cultural Styles)

Synopsis

Islamic Designs From Egypt presents a collection of architectural ornamental designs originating from two of the most important cultural centres of the Islamic world, the mediaeval Egyptian cities of Cairo and Alexandria. Originally used as tiling and bas-reliefs for mosques, tombs and private houses, these designs constitute masterpieces of Islamic ornamental design that have lost none of their appeal today. In the present edition, the ornaments, borders and interlocking patterns of this historical style are made available for contemporary use.

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Synopsis

Presents a collection of architectural ornamental design of the Islamic world from the mediaeval Egyptian cities of Cairo and Alexandria.

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