The Contemporary Mosque

The Contemporary Mosque
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Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106016142124
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Book Synopsis The Contemporary Mosque by : Renata Holod

Download or read book The Contemporary Mosque written by Renata Holod and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This survey of the contemporary scene presents projects ranging from buildings commissioned by wealthy private individuals and local Muslim communities to imposing State Mosques serving as symbols of national prestige. Mosques with strikingly modern designs for which the latest materials and construction techniques have been used contrast with examples in regional architectural styles - notably in Southeast Asia and West Africa - using traditional materials.


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