TY  - BOOK
AU  - Trevathan,Idries
TI  - Mosque: approaches to art and architecture 
SN  - 9781032510750
AV  - NA4670 .M674 2024
U1  - 726.2 M674 2024 23/eng/20240103
PY  - 2024///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
KW  - Mosques
KW  - Islamic art objects
KW  - Islamic decorative arts
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-204) and index; Mosque waqf records : the story of Beshir Agha / Mona Aljalhami -- Deepening aesthetic engagement : considering the capacity of practice as research to inform an approach to historical objects / Emily Pott -- The Mamluk minbars of Cairo : rescuing art, design and history / Omniya Abdel Barr
N2  - "Mosque examines the history, culture, evolution and functions of the mosque through the prism of its artistic objects and architectural elements. Contributors present a range of elements, from dome to mihrab, to mosque furniture including lamps, prayer rugs and Qur'an stands. In addition, the book draws attention to the importance of mosque heritage through special projects and initiatives that study, preserve and revitalize the traditional arts of the mosque. This unique book brings together prominent architects, art historians, artists, historians and curators to explore innovative approaches towards the study of mosques through the presentation of original research and insights about mosque-related cultural objects. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the art and culture of the Muslim world"--
ER  -