Mosque : approaches to art and architecture / edited by Idries Trevathan.

Contributor(s):

Trevathan, Idries [editor.]

Material type:

TextPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024Description: x, 211 pages : illustrations ; 27 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781032510750

Uniform titles:

Mosque (Routledge (Firm))

Subject(s):

Additional physical formats: Online version:: MosqueDDC classification:

726 I D R

Partial contents:

Mosque waqf records : the story of Beshir Agha / Mona Aljalhami -- Deepening aesthetic engagement : considering the capacity of practice as research to inform an approach to historical objects / Emily Pott -- The Mamluk minbars of Cairo : rescuing art, design and history / Omniya Abdel Barr.

Summary: "Mosque examines the history, culture, evolution and functions of the mosque through the prism of its artistic objects and architectural elements. Contributors present a range of elements, from dome to mihrab, to mosque furniture including lamps, prayer rugs and Qur'an stands. In addition, the book draws attention to the importance of mosque heritage through special projects and initiatives that study, preserve and revitalize the traditional arts of the mosque. This unique book brings together prominent architects, art historians, artists, historians and curators to explore innovative approaches towards the study of mosques through the presentation of original research and insights about mosque-related cultural objects. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the art and culture of the Muslim world"-- Provided by publisher.

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	Books	Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies Main Library				726 I D R (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Available			007304

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-204) and index.

"Mosque examines the history, culture, evolution and functions of the mosque through the prism of its artistic objects and architectural elements. Contributors present a range of elements, from dome to mihrab, to mosque furniture including lamps, prayer rugs and Qur'an stands. In addition, the book draws attention to the importance of mosque heritage through special projects and initiatives that study, preserve and revitalize the traditional arts of the mosque. This unique book brings together prominent architects, art historians, artists, historians and curators to explore innovative approaches towards the study of mosques through the presentation of original research and insights about mosque-related cultural objects. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the art and culture of the Muslim world"-- Provided by publisher.

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