The Majesty of Islamic Art and Architecture, 9789383419722

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The Majesty of Islamic Art and Architecture

Sharmin Khan (Author) Kheir Al-Kodmany (Author) Mohd Khalid Hassan (Author) Ors. (Author)

Synopsis

The book systematically delves into the complex intersection of Islam with art and architecture, unraveling the profound philosophical and aesthetic foundations that serve as the bedrock for Islamic artistic expressions. Commencing with comparative analyses of geometric patterns in traditional and contemporary Indo-Islamic architecture, it unveils the enduring significance of these patterns in India's architectural legacy. Moving through the pages, the narrative unfolds the intricacies of the Mughal era, thoroughly examining the role of geometric ornamentation in Mughal buildings and its transformative impact on the grandeur of Mughal architecture. Additionally, the discourse navigates the spiritual and metaphysical dimensions inherent in Islamic gardens, dissecting their elements through Quranic references and elucidating their sacred connections.

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About the authors

Sharmin Khan

Sharmin Khan is currently Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP. She has been teaching for the last eleven years and her areas of Interest are history, construction management and sustainable architecture. Her Interaction with the students regarding history of Indian architecture and the experience during this period proved fruitful and resulted In the form of this book.

Kheir Al-Kodmany

Kheir Al-Kodmany is a Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Illinois at Chicago, specializing in vertical urbanism, sustainable design, GIS, visualization systems, public participation, crowd management, and skyscrapers.

Mohd Khalid Hassan

Mohd Khalid Hassan is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.

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