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Author |
: James Morris |
Publisher |
: Princeton Architectural Press |
Total Pages |
: 226 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781568984131 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1568984138 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis Butabu by : James Morris
This volume examines the complex technique of wet earth construction, as practised in parts of West Africa. It includes a variety of structures, ranging from small huts to mosques, including the mosque at Dougoumba which dates from the 12th century.
Author |
: Alisa LaGamma |
Publisher |
: Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Total Pages |
: 307 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781588396877 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1588396878 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sahel: Art and Empires on the Shores of the Sahara by : Alisa LaGamma
This groundbreaking volume examines the extraordinary artistic and cultural traditions of the African region known as the western Sahel, a vast area on the southern edge of the Sahara desert that includes present-day Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, and Niger. This is the first book to present a comprehensive overview of the diverse cultural achievements and traditions of the region, spanning more than 1,300 years from the pre Islamic period through the nineteenth century. It features some of the earliest extant art from sub Saharan Africa as well as such iconic works as sculptures by the Dogon and Bamana peoples of Mali. Essays by leading international scholars discuss the art, architecture, archaeology, literature, philosophy, religion, and history of the Sahel, exploring the unique cultural landscape in which these ancient communities flourished. Richly illustrated and brilliantly argued, Sahel brings to life the enduring forms of expression created by the peoples who lived in this diverse crossroads of the world.
Author |
: Michelle Apotsos |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 231 |
Release |
: 2016-05-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781317275558 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1317275551 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Synopsis Architecture, Islam, and Identity in West Africa by : Michelle Apotsos
Architecture, Islam, and Identity in West Africa shows you the relationship between architecture and Islamic identity in West Africa. The book looks broadly across Muslim West Africa and takes an in-depth study of the village of Larabanga, a small Muslim community in Northern Ghana, to help you see how the built environment encodes cultural history through form, material, and space, creating an architectural narrative that outlines the contours of this distinctive Muslim identity. Apotsos explores how modern technology, heritage, and tourism have increasingly affected the contemporary architectural character of this community, revealing the village’s current state of social, cultural, and spiritual flux. More than 60 black and white images illustrate how architectural components within this setting express the distinctive narratives, value systems, and realities that make up the unique composition of this Afro-Islamic community.
Author |
: Denis Robert McNamara |
Publisher |
: LiturgyTrainingPublications |
Total Pages |
: 170 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1568545037 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781568545035 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis Heavenly City by : Denis Robert McNamara
This visually stunning and carefully researched book encompasses some of the most significant Catholic churches of Chicago, addressing both their architectural and theological significance. Color photographs beautifully illustrate the insightful text. It is a book suitable for those interested in local history, architectural achievement, theological awareness, or those who simply desire to glory in the visual beauty of Chicago's historic churches.
Author |
: SueEllen Campbell |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 335 |
Release |
: 2011-08-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780520950719 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0520950712 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Face of the Earth by : SueEllen Campbell
This lively book sweeps across dramatic and varied terrains—volcanoes and glaciers, billabongs and canyons, prairies and rain forests—to explore how humans have made sense of our planet’s marvelous landscapes. In a rich weave of scientific, cultural, and personal stories, The Face of the Earth examines mirages and satellite images, swamp-dwelling heroes and Tibetan nomads, cave paintings and popular movies, investigating how we live with the great shaping forces of nature—from fire to changing climates and the intricacies of adaptation. The book illuminates subjects as diverse as the literary life of hollow Earth theories, the links between the Little Ice Age and Frankenstein’s monster, and the spiritual allure of deserts and their scarce waters. Including vivid, on-the-spot accounts by scientists and writers in Saudi Arabia, Australia, Alaska, England, the Rocky Mountains, Antarctica, and elsewhere, The Face of the Earth charts the depth and complexity of our interdependence with the natural world.
Author |
: Sheikh Abdul Qadir |
Publisher |
: Islam International |
Total Pages |
: 291 |
Release |
: |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781848803176 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1848803176 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Chief of the Prophets by : Sheikh Abdul Qadir
Chief of the Prophets is the English translation of Sirat Sayyidul Anbiya’, a chronological history of the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sas). The book presents an eye-opening insight into the world in which the Holy Prophet (sas) appeared, providing the relevant historical context and highlighting the tremendous social transformation brought about by the lofty spirituality and virtuous character of the Holy Prophet (sas).
Author |
: Susan Sinclair |
Publisher |
: BRILL |
Total Pages |
: 1508 |
Release |
: 2012-04-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789047412076 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9047412079 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bibliography of Art and Architecture in the Islamic World (2 vols.) by : Susan Sinclair
Following the tradition and style of the acclaimed Index Islamicus, the editors have created this new Bibliography of Art and Architecture in the Islamic World. The editors have surveyed and annotated a wide range of books and articles from collected volumes and journals published in all European languages (except Turkish) between 1906 and 2011. This comprehensive bibliography is an indispensable tool for everyone involved in the study of material culture in Muslim societies.
Author |
: Ǧalāl-ad-Dīn ʿAbd-ar-Raḥmān Ibn-Abī-Bakr “as-” Suyūṭī |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 600 |
Release |
: 1881 |
ISBN-10 |
: ONB:+Z237166900 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis History of the Caliphs by : Ǧalāl-ad-Dīn ʿAbd-ar-Raḥmān Ibn-Abī-Bakr “as-” Suyūṭī
Author |
: Bronislaw Malinowski |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 1989 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0822602105 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780822602101 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis Crime and Custom in Savage Society by : Bronislaw Malinowski
Bronislaw Malinowski achieved international recognition as the founder of "functionalism" in social anthropology, based on his studies of Melanesian society on the Trobriand Islands off New Guinea. His Crime and Custom in Savage Society is now one of the classic works of modern anthropology. In his book, Malinowski describes and analyzes the ways in which Trobriand Islanders structure and maintain the social and economic order of their tribe. This is essential reading for anyone interested in anthropology.
Author |
: Sally Neighbour |
Publisher |
: Melbourne Univ. Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 442 |
Release |
: 2010-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780522859553 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0522859550 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Mother Of Mohammed by : Sally Neighbour
In The Mother of Mohammed, Four Corners journalist Sally Neighbour tells the extraordinary story of how a dope-smoking beach bunny from Mudgee, Robyn Hutchinson, became Rabiah-a member of the jihadist elite. Known among her peers as 'the mother of Mohammed', and as 'the Elizabeth Taylor of the jihad' in CIA circles, Rabiah lived for twenty years on the frontlines of the global holy war. With a reputation for tough investigative journalism, Sally Neighbour persuaded Rabiah to tell her story. She investigates how Rabiah became a trusted insider to the Jemaah Islamiyah, Taliban and al Qaeda leaderships, and married a leading figure in Osama bin Laden's inner sanctum. In The Mother of Mohammed Sally Neighbour discovers a world of converts and true believers. This unique and confronting account from inside the jihad helps us to understand the magnetism of the Islamist cause.