Hassan Fathy and Continuity in Islamic Arts and Architecture : the Birth of a New Modern.

Hassan Fathy, the Egyptian architect known for his recognition of the potential of vernacular forms as a vital force in contemporary architectural design, sought to integrate the traditions of Islamic art with his modern visions for living. Guided by Fathy's principles, Ahmad Hamid, an architec...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hamid, Ahmad
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : I.B. Tauris, 2010.
Temas:
Fathy, Hassan > Criticism and interpretation.
Fathy, Hassan
Islamic architecture.
Architecture > Egypt > Designs and plans.
Architecture islamique.
Architecture > Égypte > Dessins et plans.
ARCHITECTURE > Adaptive Reuse & Renovation.
ARCHITECTURE > Buildings > Landmarks & Monuments.
ARCHITECTURE > Professional Practice.
ARCHITECTURE > Reference.
Architecture
Islamic architecture
Egypt
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Architectural drawings
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Sumario:Hassan Fathy, the Egyptian architect known for his recognition of the potential of vernacular forms as a vital force in contemporary architectural design, sought to integrate the traditions of Islamic art with his modern visions for living. Guided by Fathy's principles, Ahmad Hamid, an architect who collaborated with Hassan Fathy in the Institute for Appropriate Technology, identifies questions about the nature of Islamic art and its building culture, as well as the origins of modern architecture. This richly illustrated book provides new insights into Hassan Fathy's profuse, pathbreaking desi.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (397 pages)
ISBN:9781617973727
1617973726

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