Conceptualizing Islamic architecture
In this paper, I will discuss the meaning of Islamic architecture and some of its functions and salient characteristics. The discussion will be divided into the following sections: (1) The meaning of Islamic architecture (2) Islamic architecture as a means, not an end (3) Two examples: the Islamic h...
Main Author: | Spahic, Omer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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ISTAC
2010
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Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/3321/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/3321/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/3321/2/Conceptualizing_Islamic_Architecture.pdf |
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