Symbols and Signs in Islamic Architecture

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Although Islam gives function and not form, but Islam as a context has effects on forms and ornaments in some ways. The great role of geometry in Islamic architecture due to restriction of using natural figures is an example. In this research, the application of Islamic geometrical patterns (IGPs), and suitability of their usage over architectural elements is studied. For this purpose, evolution of IGPs through history has been studied, while regional diversities are also taken into account.

Essay in “Architecture as Symbol and Self-Identity” proceedings of Seminar Four in the series Architectural Transformations in the Islamic World. Held in Fez, Morocco, October 9-12, 1979.Main document: Architecture as Symbol and Self-Identity

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1980

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Turkish artists

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Oleg Grabar (author), Jonathan G. Katz (editor)

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English

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Articles, Journal Article

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YAHYA ABDULLAHI

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Faculty of Built Environment - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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2012

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