{"product_id":"islamic-architecture-by-eric-broug-9780500343784","title":"Islamic Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslamic Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e is a richly informative and visually packed sourcebook demonstrating and explaining the function and worldwide appeal of Islamic architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIslamic architecture dates back 1,400 years and continues to reinvent itself up to the present day. The enormous richness of building types, regional styles, and architectural details is revealed here by a well-travelled expert guide. The book explores both familiar and unfamiliar aspects, striking a balance between famous masterpieces and unknown gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll eras and global regions are represented, with a selective eye for some of the creative exuberance, boldness and sensitivity of Islamic architecture that has not always been widely appreciated outside of the region. Close-ups of architectural details not only describe style and function but also show the hand of the craftsman, making this reference work both useful and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a wealth of information about the historical and cultural context of buildings around the world, offering a chance to encounter the widest Islamic community and the deeper pleasure of immersing ourselves in the beauty of Islamic architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596688146668,"sku":"9780500343784","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8f3eaad09220563134b2045a33b773f8.jpg?v=1777939734","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/islamic-architecture-by-eric-broug-9780500343784","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}