Looks at the Islamic architecture of Cairo, and briefly discusses the history of the Mameluks
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This work, a virtually unique opportunity for those wishing to learn about pre-Hispanic America and its art, is divided into two parts and includes an essay by the Nobel Prize...
The Art of Maya
Art of the Maya: From the Olmecs to the Toltec-Maya
Art of the Aztecs and Its Origins
This volume describes an architectural history that interprets the entire Roman culture rather than merely describing its buildings, offering a new and exciting contribution to the history of Roman Architecture.
More than five hundred full-color illustrations and reproductions capture a panoramic array of Islamic art and architecture in a study that examines the sources, forms, themes, and symbolism of Islamic artistry, as exemplified in mosques, ...
"Noble simplicity, quiet proportions" was how distinguished archaeologist Johann Joachim Winckelmann once described Greek culture, and the beauty of classical art certainly lies in its simplicity.
Encyclopaedia of World Architecture