MOSQUE Architecture in the Malay World

The mark of the existence of Islam in the Malay Archipelago is the mosque. The shape of earlier mosquea constructed after the spread of Islam in this region is not clearly known.Only after the 15th century were the architectural trends and influences clearly defined and it distinctly shows the influ...

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Main Author: Abdul Halim Nasir 1938-1999 (Author)
Other Authors: Omar Salahuddin Abdullah (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English, Middle (1100-1500)
English
Published: Bangi, Selangor Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2004
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Summary:The mark of the existence of Islam in the Malay Archipelago is the mosque. The shape of earlier mosquea constructed after the spread of Islam in this region is not clearly known.Only after the 15th century were the architectural trends and influences clearly defined and it distinctly shows the influence of architectural elements present before the arrival of Islam in the region.
Physical Description:188 pages colour illustrations 27 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 175-181) and index
ISBN:9679426254
9789679426250