Moslem Architecture - Giovanni Teresio Rivoira - Bog

Moslem Architecture: Its Origins and Development is a book written by Giovanni Teresio Rivoira and first published in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of Islamic architecture, from its origins in the Arabian Peninsula to its spread throughout the Islamic world. The book covers a wide range of topics related to Islamic architecture, including the influence of pre-Islamic architecture on Islamic styles, the development of mosque architecture, the use of geometric patterns and calligraphy in Islamic art, and the role of architecture in Islamic society and culture. Rivoira's writing is detailed and scholarly, drawing on a wide range of sources and providing numerous illustrations and photographs to support his arguments. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Islamic architecture, and remains a classic work in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.