Cosmology and Architecture in Premodern Islam

An Architectural Reading of Mystical Ideas

Autori

• Samer Akkach

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Architettura
• Architettura e urbanistica
• Esoterismo e religione
• Filosofia
• Religione

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This book delves into the unique ways premodern Islamic culture conveys the transcendent through spatial sensibility. It examines the intricate relationship between architecture, art, and spirituality, highlighting how physical spaces reflect deeper metaphysical concepts. By analyzing historical examples, the author reveals the rich interplay between environment and belief, offering insights into the aesthetic and philosophical dimensions of Islamic tradition.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

(In brossura)