Architecture of the Islamic world : its history and social meaning : with a complete survey of key monuments and 758 illustrations, 112 in colour - Grube, Ernst J; Michell, George (London ; New York : Thames and Hudson, 1996)
What is Islamic architecture? / Ernst J. Grube -- Allah and eternity: mosques, madrasas and tombs / James Dickie (Yaqub Zaki) -- Architecture of power: palaces, citadels and fortifications / Oleg Grabar -- Trade and travel: markets and caravanserais / Eleanor Sims -- Architects, craftsmen and builders: materials and techniques / Ronald Lewcock -- Elements of decoration: surface, pattern and light / Dalu Jones -- Vernacular architecture: the house and society / Guy T. Petherbridge
Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-284) and index
Keywords: Islamic architecture