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003			PMNP
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020			_a9783829025584
040			_aPMNP _beng _cKutubkhanah Diraja
082			_a709.2
100			_93670 _a Hattstein, Markus
245			_aIslam: _bArt and Architecture / _cMarkus Hattstein & Peter Delius
260			_aCologne _bKonemann _c2001
300			_a640p
520			_aFollows the historical development of the Islamic regions and their ruling dynasties, and illustrated their greatly varied forms of artistic expression from the birth of the religion to the present day. Basic architectural elements such as the four iwan layout or the minaret demonstrate, in their diverse modes of execution, the independence of regional building traditions. In the decoration of buildings or of everyday objects, ornamentation -- that most characteristic of al lslamic art forms -- displays its endless creativity. ... This impulse also inspires the colorful and fantastical book illustrations and calligraphy, sumptuous tapestries, extravagant metalwork, ceramics, and jewelry produced by all Islamic cultures
650		0	_92653 _a Islam and architecture
942			_2ddc _cBK _n0
999			_c3520 _d3520