Tuesday 13 March 2012

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

(Note: Incomplete post, Heavy use of images)

Part Three of Three



Windows




Fig.20 (pg.152-153, Michell)

Fig.21. Openwork Marble screen or jali, from apartments of Shah Jahan in the Lahore Fort.  (pg.209, Clevenot)

Fig.22 (pg.216-217, Clevenot)



Inside the Tower


Fig.23 (pg.190, Clevenot)

Fig.24. Mihrab of the Great Mosque, Cordoba (pg.206, Clevenot)

Fig.25. Garden Pavilion of the Hasht Behesht, Isfahan.  (pg.62, Michell)

Fig.26 From left to right- ■Mihrab of the Friday Mosque, Morocco. ■Palace of Rajah Birbal, Sikri. ■The Great Mosque, Thatta. ■Courtyard of the Great Mosque, Sikri. ■Column decoring the pier of the door of the 'Ala'i Darwaza, Dheli. (pg.210-215, Clevenot)


Gates

Fig.27 (pg.50, Michell)





Illustration



Windows
Fig.20 (pg.152-153, Michell)
Fig.21 (pg.209, Clevenot)
Fig.22 (pg.216-217, Clevenot)


Inside the Tower
Fig.23 (pg.206, Clevenot)
Fig.24 (pg.62, Michell)
Fig.25 (pg.210-211, Clevenot)


Gates
Fig.26 (pg.50, Michell)


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
Amazon Store Direct Link
Author: Michael Barry
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date Published: 20 May 1996

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