The Architectural Representation of Islam

The Architectural Representation of Islam
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Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Total Pages : 416
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ISBN-10 : 9789089641335
ISBN-13 : 9089641335
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Book Synopsis The Architectural Representation of Islam by : Eric Roose

Download or read book The Architectural Representation of Islam written by Eric Roose and published by Amsterdam University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study of Dutch mosque designs that shows that current designs do not oppose Dutch society but those versions of Islam they hold to be false.


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