Stealing from the Saracens: How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe

by Diana Darke

Book Overview

Against a backdrop of Islamophobia, Europeans are increasingly airbrushing from history their cultural debt to the Muslim world. But this legacy lives on in some of Europe's most recognisable buildings, from Notre-Dame Cathedral to the Houses of Parliament.This beautifully illustrated book reveals the Arab and Islamic roots of Europe's architectural heritage. Diana Darke traces ideas and styles from vibrant Middle Eastern centres like Damascus, Baghdad...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911723472
• ISBN13: 9781911723479
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Hurst & Co.
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.8"