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01-28-2009, 03:21 PM
Towards a Modern Theory of Islamic Architecture
Mahmoud Itewi
Tafila Technical University, Faculty of Engineering,
P.O. Box 179, 66110-Tafila, Jordan
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Abstract:
This essay objectively surveys the history of Islamic architecture and highlights the role
of Islamic conquers in its spread. Furthermore, it evaluates the effects of Islam and ancient
civilizations such as Roman Greek and Persian on Islamic architecture. Certain features of Islamic
architecture, which can be revived, are underscored in the light of modern architectural theories. To
develop a modern theory of Islamic architecture, religious and spiritual aspects as well as form and
environment need to be taken into account. Also, common features of modernism and originality
should be highlighted
Attached file plz
Mahmoud Itewi
Tafila Technical University, Faculty of Engineering,
P.O. Box 179, 66110-Tafila, Jordan
.
Abstract:
This essay objectively surveys the history of Islamic architecture and highlights the role
of Islamic conquers in its spread. Furthermore, it evaluates the effects of Islam and ancient
civilizations such as Roman Greek and Persian on Islamic architecture. Certain features of Islamic
architecture, which can be revived, are underscored in the light of modern architectural theories. To
develop a modern theory of Islamic architecture, religious and spiritual aspects as well as form and
environment need to be taken into account. Also, common features of modernism and originality
should be highlighted
Attached file plz