Transcription: Architecture, Direction and Symbolism of the Islamic World- Part One

(Note: Incomplete post, Heavy use of images)

Part One of Three posts on the environment's description regarding its art direction and ornamentation.

These areas are left to be interpreted as the text I'm transcribing from does not state anything in relation to them. Therefore, I'll have to look at real world references and use them as the basis for

Part One focuses on the courtyard, temples and ornaments.

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Courtyard

Main aspects- Large enclosed area, surrounded by buildings or walled confinements. 

Fig.1. Diwan-di khass, Fatehpur Sikri (p.19, Clevenot)

Fig.2 (pg.21, Michell)

Fig.3. Zaituna Mosque, Qairawan (pg.16, Clevenot)

Fig.4. (pg.30-31, Clevenot)

Temples
Dedicated to the various Babylonian gods, used for worship, prayer or other religious/spiritual activities.

Fig.5 (pg.153, Barry)

Ornaments
Purely decorative elements in the architecture especially common in Islamic architecture. Comes in a range of methods, which will be looked at more in Part Two.

Fig.6 (pg.128, Michell)

Fig.7 (pg.148, Michell)

Fig.8. Minaret and Mosque, Amir Akhur (pg.21, Clevenot)

Illustration
Fig.1. Diwan-di khass, Fatehpur Sikri (p.19, Clevenot)
Fig.2 (pg.21, Michell)
Fig.3. Zaituna Mosque, Qairawan (pg.16, Clevenot)
Fig.4. (pg.30-31, Clevenot)
Fig.5 (pg.153, Barry)
Fig.6 (pg.128, Michell)
Fig.7 (pg.148, Michell)
Fig.8. Minaret and Mosque, Amir Akhur (pg.21, Clevenot)


Architecture of the Islamic World: It's history and social meaning
Splendors of Islam: Architecture, Decoration and Design
Colour and Symbolism in Islamic Architecture


Bibliography

Architecture of the Islamic World: It's history and social meaning
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Author: George Michell
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; New edition edition
Date Published: 21 Aug 1995

Splendors of Islam: Architecture, Decoration and Design
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Author: Dominique Clevenot
Publisher: Vendome Press
Date Published: Nov 2000

Colour and Symbolism in Islamic Architecture
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Author: Michael Barry
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date Published: 20 May 1996