Cosmology and Architecture in Premodern Islam

An Architectural Reading of Mystical Ideas

Autor*innen

• Samer Akkach

Parameter

• 288 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Architektur
• Architektur & Städtebau
• Esoterik & Religion
• Philosophie
• Religion

Mehr zum Buch

This book delves into the unique ways premodern Islamic culture conveys the transcendent through spatial sensibility. It examines the intricate relationship between architecture, art, and spirituality, highlighting how physical spaces reflect deeper metaphysical concepts. By analyzing historical examples, the author reveals the rich interplay between environment and belief, offering insights into the aesthetic and philosophical dimensions of Islamic tradition.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback