- A magnificent pictorial survey of the great architectural monuments of Iran - Hundreds of spectacular photos taken especially for this book, plus plans and elevations of key monuments - An important visual resource for students and architects and a visual treat for the casual reader Iran, the former Persia, lies at an interface between West-East and North-South.
The book allows one to experience the great diversity and fascination of Iranian Architecture and is a visual treat for the reader..
The text at the beginning of each chapter briefly explains the nature and history of that type of building, followed by a series of examples with a short text on each, and an abundance of photos taken especially for this book.
Mosques, tombs, madrassas, hammams, castles, palaces and more are all covered.
Then an impressive variety of buildings is presented, divided according to their different functions.
At the beginning of the book, the history of Iranian Architecture is briefly described.
In his book, Sohrab Sardashti immerses us in the dreamlike world of Iranian architecture.
Much cannot be fully described; it must be made visible.
In contrast to other fields of knowledge, visual communication is particularly important in architecture.
The art of building has a special significance here.
This rich past makes Iran one of the most culturally interesting countries of Asia.
Several early trade routes crossed the country, connecting Asia, Africa and Europe, and the cultural wealth and scenic beauty of this region has attracted travelers for over 2,000 years. - A magnificent pictorial survey of the great architectural monuments of Iran - Hundreds of spectacular photos taken especially for this book, plus plans and elevations of key monuments - An important visual resource for students and architects and a visual treat for the casual reader Iran, the former Persia, lies at an interface between West-East and North-South
