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The traditional architecture of Saudi Arabia

Title
The traditional architecture of Saudi Arabia / Geoffrey King.
Author
King, G. R. D. (Geoffrey R. D.)
Publication
London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 1998.

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Description
xiv, 242 pages : illustrations (some color), map; 32 cm
Summary
Auth: University of London, Photographs, plans, etc.
Alternative Title
Saudi Arabia
Subject
  • Vernacular architecture > Saudi Arabia
  • Islamic architecture > Saudi Arabia
  • Islamic architecture
  • Vernacular architecture
  • Islamische Architektur
  • Volksarchitektur
  • Bouwkunst
  • Architecture > Saudi Arabia
  • Architecture islamique > Arabie saoudite
  • Architecture vernaculaire > Arabie saoudite
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi-Arabien
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-222) and index.
Contents
The background -- Climate and building materials -- Architecture on the Red Sea coast and the Tihama plain -- Architecture of the northern Hijaz and the holy cities -- Architecture of the south-western highlands and Najran -- Architecture of Najd -- Architecture of the eastern province -- The architecture of Saudi Arabia and the wider Islamic tradition.
ISBN
  • 1860643396
  • 9781860643392
LCCN
98191677
OCLC
  • ocm39187098
  • 39187098
  • SCSB-9006179
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library