A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture

A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture

This book discusses a conceptual framework for Islamic architecture which renders Islamic architecture such a unique subject and much different from other architectural expressions. The issues that form the cornerstones of the conceptual framework for Islamic architecture are dealt with in the paper...

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Main Author: Omer, Spahic
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Alhassanain (p) Network for Islamic Heritage and Thought 2017
Subjects:
BP1 Islam
Islamic art and architecture
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/58267/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/58267/1/IREP%202%20corrected%20a_conceptual_framewor_for_islamic_architecture.pdf
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spelling iium-582672018-03-20T02:19:27Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/58267/ A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture Omer, Spahic BP1 Islam Islamic art and architecture This book discusses a conceptual framework for Islamic architecture which renders Islamic architecture such a unique subject and much different from other architectural expressions. The issues that form the cornerstones of the conceptual framework for Islamic architecture are dealt with in the paper. The issues discussed are: tawhid (the idea of God’s Oneness), man as the vicegerent (khalifah) on earth and his relationship with environment, comprehensive excellence (ihsan), and Islam as the final and universal revelation. The method adopted in the paper is that the mentioned themes are firstly briefly discussed. That is then followed by exploring the implications of each theme for shaping the identity of Islamic architecture. Alhassanain (p) Network for Islamic Heritage and Thought 2017-05 Book PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/58267/1/IREP%202%20corrected%20a_conceptual_framewor_for_islamic_architecture.pdf Omer, Spahic (2017) A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture. Alhassanain (p) Network for Islamic Heritage and Thought, USA. ISBN 1546718184 https://alhassanain.org/m/english/?com=book&id=1043
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Islamic art and architecture
spellingShingle BP1 Islam
Islamic art and architecture
Omer, Spahic
A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture
description This book discusses a conceptual framework for Islamic architecture which renders Islamic architecture such a unique subject and much different from other architectural expressions. The issues that form the cornerstones of the conceptual framework for Islamic architecture are dealt with in the paper. The issues discussed are: tawhid (the idea of God’s Oneness), man as the vicegerent (khalifah) on earth and his relationship with environment, comprehensive excellence (ihsan), and Islam as the final and universal revelation. The method adopted in the paper is that the mentioned themes are firstly briefly discussed. That is then followed by exploring the implications of each theme for shaping the identity of Islamic architecture.
format Book
author Omer, Spahic
author_facet Omer, Spahic
author_sort Omer, Spahic
title A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture
title_short A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture
title_full A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture
title_fullStr A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture
title_full_unstemmed A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture
title_sort conceptual framework for islamic architecture
publisher Alhassanain (p) Network for Islamic Heritage and Thought
publishDate 2017
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/58267/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/58267/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/58267/1/IREP%202%20corrected%20a_conceptual_framewor_for_islamic_architecture.pdf
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