The Art of Orientation: An Exploration of the Mosque Through Objects
Idries Trevathan, Mona Jalhami, Murdo MacLeod, Mona Mansour
Hardback, 300 pages
9783777435930
The Art of Orientation explores the mosque through 125 artefacts from across the Islamic world. It employs an original and contemporary approach by incorporating essays by leading Arab and international authors, which provide a fresh interpretation of the cultural history behind the shown objects by interweaving concepts, histories and ideas. The Publication is a tribute to the mosque and an exploration of its origins, meanings and functions through a careful selection of artefacts, including intricate and striking pulpits, prayer rugs, lamps and manuscripts.
The book examines the progression from the humble mud-brick structure of the Prophet’s first Mosque in Medina to the imposing stone mosques of Cairo and Istanbul. It includes contributions from a range of highly acclaimed international scholars.
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Idries Trevathan, Mona Jalhami, Murdo MacLeod, Mona Mansour
Hardback, 300 pages
9783777435930
The Art of Orientation explores the mosque through 125 artefacts from across the Islamic world. It employs an original and contemporary approach by incorporating essays by leading Arab and international authors, which provide a fresh interpretation of the cultural history behind the shown objects by interweaving concepts, histories and ideas. The Publication is a tribute to the mosque and an exploration of its origins, meanings and functions through a careful selection of artefacts, including intricate and striking pulpits, prayer rugs, lamps and manuscripts.
The book examines the progression from the humble mud-brick structure of the Prophet’s first Mosque in Medina to the imposing stone mosques of Cairo and Istanbul. It includes contributions from a range of highly acclaimed international scholars.
