Assouline Special Edition Mosque Ultimate Book
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Highest price was seen £2,700.00 on 17 Feb 2021
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From the two-tone silk hardcover with hand-embroidered gold thread detailing, to the vibrant illustrations on every page, this luxury tome from Assouline is a homage to the architectural splendour of the mosque. This special edition of Mosques: The 100 Most Iconic Islamic Houses of Worship takes the reader on a journey through centuries and continents to uncover the 100 most significant places of worship for the world's fastest growing and second largest religion. Author Bernard O'Kane, Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at the American University in Cairo, unravels the complex role of the mosque in society, going beyond its status as holy shrine and societal institution to explore the bigger part it plays in shaping the architecture of the surrounding urban landscape and influencing its inhabitants. Proudly display this book in style with the Assouline Book Stand. Key features: * English language * Limited edition of 300 * Dimensions: W39xL48xD7cm * Pages: 232 * Over 100 illustrations * Handcrafted volume in a luxury velvet clamshell case with a hand-embroidered silk hardcover * Hand-bound using traditional techniques, printed on art-quality paper * Includes complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote
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