Description: Geometry and Architecture in Islamic Jerusalem: A Study of the Ashrafiyya This penetrating study of the Ashrafiyya is by one of the leading authorities on the architecture of the Middle East. Dr Walls investigates a set of basic geometrical modules for the exceptional jewel that is the Ashrafiyya and reaches deeply into the site and related buildings, especially in Cairo. The Ashrafiyya is an important madrasa (religious school) built by Qaytbay, Mamluk sultan of Egypt, the late 15th century. It is situated in the Biblical Temple area, facing the Dome of the Rock, in a position of great significance. Dr Walls traces the history and reconstructs the complex through the application of simple geometric modules which unite the whole structure. It is an innovative, important study which will set a powerful precedent and have many applications elsewhere in the study of the architecture of the region. Archie Walls is an architect in practice, illustrator and conservationist who has lived and worked in many parts of the Middle East. He spent many years surveying the Islamic monuments of Jerusalem and as a reviewer for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. He has contributed many articles to learned journals and his published works include Arabic Inscriptions in Jerusalem and The Arab Fort, Bahrain. ISBN 9780905906898, 0905906896 Format Paperback Author Archie G. Walls Publisher SCOrpion Publishing Ltd, 1990 Pages 207 Price Guide None About Crunruh Books - Rhymes with "from you." Crunruh offers quality books on antiques, fine art, and collectibles for all types of collectors. The books are brand new and nicely discounted. Some may be steeply discounted thanks to publishers overstocks and remainders. Others may be hard to find. I work hard to keep my customers happy by presenting the best books at the best prices. Customer service is a priority and my thousands of my Ebay and website customers seem to agree. I hope to hear from you soon.
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Title: Geometry and Architecture in Islamic Jerusalem: A Study of the As
Age Level: Adults
Country: United Kingdom
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Item Height: 12 in
Item Width: 9 in
Original Language: English
Pages: 207
Subject: Architecture & Design
ISBN-10: 0905906896
ISBN-13: 9780905906898
Detail Title: Geometry and Architecture in Islamic Jerusalem: A Study of the As
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Book Title: Geometry and Architecture in Islamic Jerusalem
Author: Archie C. Walls
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: History & Philosophy, Buildings / Religious
Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group, Incorporated
Publication Year: 1991
Genre: Architecture, Mathematics
Item Weight: 30.4 Oz
Number of Pages: 208 Pages
