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Islamic Architectural Decoration

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Mahmood, Tariq. (1990). Islamic Architectural Decoration. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/etd_1214.html

Title:
Islamic Architectural Decoration
Author:
Mahmood, Tariq
Date:
1990
Keywords:
Architecture
Program:
Architecture
Abstract:
"The architect should accept the methods and the elements he already has. He often fails when he attempts per se the search for form hopefully new". (Venturi ; 43) I understand architecture as a practical extension of creative activity. It should embrace and welcome any advancement in technology, but without in the least sacrificing the aesthetic tradition. As Venturi has stated, we cannot dispense with the elements we have. It is better in the interest of the architecture that we should accept these methods and the elements. The purpose of this study, is to present a review of architectural decoration used in Islamic architecture. The study includes techniques and themes of architectural decoration used in generally, and of Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey, particularly. Turkish Islamic architecture differs greatly from that of Afghanistan and Iran, largely because of climate, available building materials and artistic traditions. This study provides ornamental details from this comparatively little known part of the world which could provide for architects of the younger generation a source of inspiration. They can incorporate these decorative features with modern technology to create new dimensions in architecture.
Description:
Thesis (M.A. Architecture) -- University of Idaho, 1990
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