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Hoag, John D.

Islamic Architecture - From the Abrams History of World Architecture Series

Harry N Abrams Inc, 1977

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Year of publication
1977
ISBN
0810910101
Place of printing
USA
Author
Hoag, John D.
Publishers
Harry N Abrams Inc
Size
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Keyword
ARCHITECTURE ISLAMIC HISTORY Islamic Architecture - From the, Abrams History of World Architecture Series congregational, mosque with its lofty minaret and the sumptuous caliphal palace, with inner courtyards, fountains, and gardens. Plans Reconstructions Religion Architecture
Binding description
J H Very Good Hardcover
State of preservation
Fine
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
First edition
Yes

Description

424 pages. Synoptic Tablies. Glossary. Selected Bibliography. Index. 513 Illustrations, including 192 diagrams, plans and reconstructions. "In surveying the rich panorama of Islamic architecture, Professor Hoag scrutinizes its two major programs - the congregational mosque with its lofty minaret and the sumptuous caliphal palace with inner courtyards, fountains, and gardens. A glossary of technical terms specifically related to Islamic architecture is provided to aid the reader in understanding the wealth of building types." - from dust jacket. Faint pencil erasure and prior owner's small bookplate upon front free endpaper else book clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Dust jacket bears light wear overall and several small white marks near fore-edge of back panel. Jacket now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Excellent copy. Book