Divine Inspiration: Seven Principles of Islamic Architecture
Divine Inspiration: Seven Principles of Islamic Architecture
Call no.
: 726.9 DIV
Penulis
: Nisreen Moustafa
Penyumbang
: Norafiqah Nabilah Binti Julaihi
Ringkasan
This book explores the relationship between Muslims and their beliefs, manifested in the built environment. Just as Islam embodies a way of life and serves as cohesive force amongst ethnically and culturally diverse peoples, it also contains a conspicuous aesthetic dimension.
There is no essential difference between sacred and secular art in Islam. This allows Islamic architecture to symbolise the spiritual path of the religion, transcending the temporal considerations of form and function. Through the study of seven key religious beliefs, a cross-section of Islamic life and practice is united with the corresponding architectural principles.