The Art of Orientation An Exploration of the Mosque through Objects
Language: English
Published by Hirmer Publishers, 2021
- Hardcover
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Letters and number in pen on front free endpaper, tiny dink to back cover, otherwise text clean and tight; no dust jackjet; NOTE: additional postage may be necessary for international shipping ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 300 pages.
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- Title
- The Art of Orientation An Exploration of the Mosque through Objects
- Author
- Trevathan, Idries & Mona Aljalhami & Murdo MacLeod & Mona Mansour
- Publisher
- Hirmer Publishers
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket As Issued
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3777435937
- ISBN 13
- 9783777435930
The Publication is a tribute to the mosque and an exploration of its origins, meanings and functions through a careful selection of artifacts, including intricate and striking pulpits, prayer rugs, lamps and manuscripts. The book examines the progression from the humble mud-brick structure of the prophet’s first Mosque in Medina to the imposing stone mosques of Cairo and Istanbul. It includes contributions from a range of highly acclaimed international scholars. Personalized and insightful they present these masterpieces of Islamic Art in an entertaining and accessible way.
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Michener & Rutledge Booksellers, Inc.
Baldwin City, KS, U.S.A.
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