The art of orientation : an exploration of the mosque through objects
"The art of orientation explores the origin, meaning and functions of the mosque through 116 selected artifacts from across the Islamic world. It employs an original and contemporary approach by incorporating essays from leading Arab and international authors, who provide fresh insights into th...
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| Document Type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Munich
: Hirmer
, [2020]
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| Online Access: | Inhaltsverzeichnis Inhaltstext |
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[Rezension von: Idries Trevathan, Mona AlJalhami, Murdo MacLeod, Mona Mansour, (eds.), The art of orientation, an exploration of the Mosque through objects] |
| Author Notes: | edited and written by Idries Trevathan, Mona AlJalhami, Murdo MacLeod, Mona Mansour ; with contributions from Abdullah H. Alkadi [und 7 weiteren] ; ithra |
| Summary: | "The art of orientation explores the origin, meaning and functions of the mosque through 116 selected artifacts from across the Islamic world. It employs an original and contemporary approach by incorporating essays from leading Arab and international authors, who provide fresh insights into the fascinating cultural history behind each of the objects. The contributors also illuminate the progression of the mosque from the humble mud-brick enclosure of the original Prophet's Mosque in Medina to the imposing stone structures of Cairo and Istanbul."-- |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 257-261 "This catalogue has been published in conjunction with the exhibition ’Shatr AlMasjid: The Art of Orientation’, organized by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) with works from the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo (under the auspices of the Supreme Council of Egyptian Antiquities) and the National Museum in Riyadh (under the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia). Exhibition dates: January 2021 - October 2022." - Colophon |
| Physical Description: | 263 Seiten 30 cm x 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 9783777435930 |
