History of Qatari Architecture From 1800 To 1950

Name: History of Qatari Architecture From 1800 To 1950
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ISBN: 9788861307933

ISBN-10: 8861307930

ISBN-13: 9788861307933

Edition: 2010

Authors: Ibrahim Jaidah, Malika Bourennane

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Historically, in the old architecture of Qatar, the urban development of cities and villages was based on the creation of agglomerations of housing units. These agglomerations were the essence of traditional Qatari architecture which can be defined as architecture of social values, derived from a combination of different factors such as religion, privacy, and the extended family. After the discovery of oil, Qatar became a wealthy country and saw the introduction of a new modern language which did not reflect the vernacular architecture. The purpose of this book is to tell the history of Qatari architecture through the description of old cities and villages, public buildings and domestic…

Book details

List price: $69.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/4/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Size: 9.84" wide x 11.26" long x 1.34" tall
Weight: 3.674
Language: English