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The Mosque: History, Architectural Development & Regional Diversity

by Martin Frishman and Hasan-Uddin Khan

Ages 18+ · AdultsArt, Calligraphy & ArchitectureIslamic History
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An architectural overview of the mosque: its origins, design elements and how it varies around the world.

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About this book

This Thames & Hudson book traces the origins of the mosque and its development as an Islamic symbol.

It explains common design elements and how mosques were adapted to local cultures and to modern times.

What's inside

  • Origins of the mosque
  • Design elements
  • Regional styles
  • Modern mosques
  • Thames & Hudson
Why we recommend it

Where did the mosque come from, and how did it take so many forms? This Thames & Hudson book traces its origins, explains common elements like the mihrab, minaret and dome, and shows how mosques adapted to local cultures and modern times. An authoritative, beautifully illustrated read for anyone who loves architecture.

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