Hassan Fathy and continuity in Islamic arts and architecture : the birth of a new modern / Ahmad Hamid ; designed by Fatiha Bouzidi.
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TextPublisher: New York, New York : The American University in Cairo Press, 2010Copyright date: ©2010Description: 1 online resource (247 pages) : illustrations, photographsContent type: - text
- computer
- online resource
- 9781617974830 (e-book)
- 720.92 22
- NA1585.F37 .H36 2010
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Hassan Fathy, the Egyptian architect known for his recognition of the potential of vernacular forms as a vital force in contemporary architectural design, sought to integrate the traditions of Islamic art with his modern visions for living. Guided by Fathy's principles, Ahmad Hamid, an architect who collaborated with Hassan Fathy in the Institute for Appropriate Technology, identifies questions about the nature of Islamic art and its building culture, as well as the origins of modern architecture.This richly illustrated book provides new insights into Hassan Fathy's profuse, pathbreaking design documents and built projects, while exploring the socioeconomic, environmental, psychological, and esthetic components of Fathy's work in the light of a quest for a new universal modernity for the twenty-first century.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
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