Author: HOAG, JOHN D.
Title: Islamic Architecture - from the Abrams History of World Architecture Series
Description: USA: Harry N Abrams Inc, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0810910101. 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.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 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. Fine in Very Good dust jacket .

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