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Reading: Garnet Publishing. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. Date: 2006. First Edition. Original boards. 1859641547 . With b/w & coloured frontispiece, map, plates & illustrations. Some creasing to bottom right hand corner frontispiece, title & early pages. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; "The Art and Architecture of Islamic Cairo" by Richard Yeomans is an insightful exploration of Cairo's rich Islamic heritage, focusing on the art and architecture from the Fatimid to the Ottoman periods. This scholarly work delves into the historical and cultural context that shaped Cairo’s urban landscape, offering readers a deep understanding of the religious, social, and political influences that contributed to the city's architectural developments. Yeomans provides a detailed examination of various forms of Islamic art found in Cairo, including intricate tile work, woodwork, metalwork, and textiles, illustrating how these elements are integrated into architectural designs. He pays particular attention to the city's most celebrated monuments, such as the Al-Azhar Mosque and the complex of Sultan Hassan, highlighting their architectural features, artistic decorations, and the technical brilliance of their construction. Accompanied by photographs, drawings, and detailed descriptions, the book serves as both a visual and academic guide to Cairo’s Islamic buildings. It not only catalogues these histor ...
ISBN10: 1859641547, ISBN13: 9781859641545, [publisher: Garnet Publishing, Reading] Hardcover First Edition With b/w & coloured frontispiece, map, plates & illustrations. Some creasing to bottom right hand corner frontispiece, title & early pages. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; "The Art and Architecture of Islamic Cairo" by Richard Yeomans is an insightful exploration of Cairo's rich Islamic heritage, focusing on the art and architecture from the Fatimid to the Ottoman periods. This scholarly work delves into the historical and cultural context that shaped Cairos urban landscape, offering readers a deep understanding of the religious, social, and political influences that contributed to the city's architectural developments. Yeomans provides a detailed examination of various forms of Islamic art found in Cairo, including intricate tile work, woodwork, metalwork, and textiles, illustrating how these elements are integrated into architectural designs. He pays particular attention to the city's most celebrated monuments, such as the Al-Azhar Mosque and the complex of Sultan Hassan, highlighting their architectural features, artistic decorations, and the technical brilliance of their construction. Accompanied by photographs, drawings, and detailed descriptions, the book serves as both a visual and academic guide to Cairos Islamic buildings. It not only catalogues these historical sites but also discusses ...
Reading Garnet Publishing 2006 First Edition Original boards Very Good-in Very Good-dust jacket 1859641547. With b/w & coloured frontispiece, map, plates & illustrations. Some creasing to bottom right hand corner frontispiece, title & early pages. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket.; "The Art and Architecture of Islamic Cairo" by Richard Yeomans is an insightful exploration of Cairo's rich Islamic heritage, focusing on the art and architecture from the Fatimid to the Ottoman periods. This scholarly work delves into the historical and cultural context that shaped Cairo's urban landscape, offering readers a deep understanding of the religious, social, and political influences that contributed to the city's architectural developments. Yeomans provides a detailed examination of various forms of Islamic art found in Cairo, including intricate tile work, woodwork, metalwork, and textiles, illustrating how these elements are integrated into architectural designs. He pays particular attention to the city's most celebrated monuments, such as the Al-Azhar Mosque and the complex of Sultan Hassan, highlighting their architectural features, artistic decorations, and the technical brilliance of their construction. Accompanied by photographs, drawings, and detailed descriptions, the book serves as both a visual and academic guide to Cairo's Islamic buildings. It not only catalogues these historical sites but also discusses the preservation challenges they face today. Throu ...
Garnet Publishing, Date: 2006. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. NEAR FINE/Very Good. vi, 274 pp. Black cloth, gilt lettering to spine, color illustrations. Very clean and sharp. DJ minor bumping to extremities, otherwise crisp and bright. 2006. Garnet Publishing ISBN 1859641547 9781859641545 [US]
Garnet Publishing 2006 Hardcover with Dust Jacket NEAR FINE in Very Good jacket vi, 274 pp. Black cloth, gilt lettering to spine, color illustrations. Very clean and sharp. DJ minor bumping to extremities, otherwise crisp and bright.
ISBN10: 1859641547, ISBN13: 9781859641545, [publisher: Garnet Publishing] Hardcover vi, 274 pp. Black cloth, gilt lettering to spine, color illustrations. Very clean and sharp. DJ minor bumping to extremities, otherwise crisp and bright. [Portland, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 1859641547, ISBN13: 9781859641545, [publisher: Garnet Publishing] Hardcover Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within [Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]
ISBN10: 1859641547, ISBN13: 9781859641545, [publisher: Garnet Publishing] Hardcover Good [liverpool, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]
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