Art & Architecture in The Yemen

DE

Autor*innen

• Fuad Al-Qrize

Parameter

• 80 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Architektur & Städtebau
• Belletristik
• Weltliteratur

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Focusing on the rich architectural heritage of Yemen, this book explores its vernacular architecture characterized by local materials and techniques, exemplified in mosques, fortresses, and palaces. It addresses the pressing challenges posed by ongoing conflict, leading to the destruction of historic sites and loss of traditional knowledge. The text emphasizes the need for conservation efforts, training local experts, and creating digital archives. Additionally, it highlights Yemen's traditional crafts and broader cultural heritage, calling for support to preserve this unique legacy.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Paperback