Islamesque - The Forgotten Craftsmen Who Built Europe's Medieval Monuments

A revealing history of Islamic architectural influence on Europe's cathedrals, palaces and monuments.

A propos de l'auteur

Diana Darke has spent four decades in the Middle East. Her books include 'Islamesque' and 'Stealing from the Saracens' (both published by Hurst), 'My House in Damascus' and 'The Ottomans'. A non-resident scholar at Washington DC's Middle East Institute, she holds degrees in Arabic and in Islamic Art and Architecture.

Résumé

A fascinating exploration of Europe’s medieval architectural wonders—and the Muslim master-builders behind them.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Diana Darke, Darke Diana
• Edition: Hurst Publishers
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 21.11.2024
• EAN: 9781805260974
• ISBN: 978-1-80526-097-4
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 25 mm
• Poids: 920 g
• Illustrations: farbige Illustrationen
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Architecture; Islam, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, Social & cultural history, ARCHITECTURE / General, ARCHITECTURE / History / Medieval, Social and cultural history, History of Architecture, European history: medieval period, middle ages, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Medieval style