Gardens, Landscape and Vision in the Palaces of Islamic Spain
- Creator
- RUGGLES, D. Fairchild
- Subject
- Architecture paysagiste , jardins , architecture islamique , Espagne
- Barecode
- 08090093
- Cote
- Cote: 8.5.
- Description
- This book challenges the conventionel wisdom that all Islamic gardens are earthly representations of paradise by offering a wholly original interpretation of the history of gardens in Spain during the period of Islamic rule there.The book represents a significant contribution to Islamic studies, garden history, and the history of architecture.
- Date
- 2002-01-01
- isbn
- 0-271-02247-7