Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, and Meaning, Hillenbrand, Robert

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Islamic Architecture: Form, Function, and Meaning, Hillenbrand, Robert. Published by Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1994. First Edition. 4to up to 12″ tall; 646 pages with over 300 photographs 1200 plus line drawings, plans and diagrammatic extracts. Black boards, gilt spine titles; 2 ribbon markers. Volume is in fine, unread condition; unclipped dustJacket has light shelf wear. This authoritative and comprehensive reference on the history and practice of Islamic architecture is by renowned international expert, Robert Hillenbrand. The volume includes chapters on each of the main Islamic buildings and features – mosque, minaret, madrasa, mausoleum, caravanserai and palace.