Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, and Meaning
by Hillenbrand, Robert
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- ISBN 10
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- ISBN 13
- 9780748604791
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About This Item
Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, and Meaning, Hillenbrand, Robert. Published by Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1994. First Edition. 4to up to 12" tall; 646 pages with over 300 photographs 1200 plus line drawings, plans and diagrammatic extracts. Black boards, gilt spine titles; 2 ribbon markers. Volume is in fine, unread condition; unclipped dustJacket has light shelf wear. This authoritative and comprehensive reference on the history and practice of Islamic architecture is by renowned international expert, Robert Hillenbrand. The volume includes chapters on each of the main Islamic buildings and features - mosque, minaret, madrasa, mausoleum, caravanserai and palace.
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- Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA) (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3179
- Title
- Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, and Meaning
- Author
- Hillenbrand, Robert
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0748604790
- ISBN 13
- 9780748604791
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh
- This edition first published
- 1994
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- ART, REFERENCE, COOKING AND HOME; ART;
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