A historiography of the mosque: reconciling a renaissance of spirituality and material form in Islamic architecture

• Main Authors: Mohd Nawawi, Norwina, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen, Hamat, Sufian
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: NA4590 Religious buildings; Islamic art and architecture; Architectural components
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/50430/1/NorwinaShireenSufian-Philotis2016-190416R4.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/50430/10/50430.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/50430/; https://philotis.com/

The simplicity and austerity of the first Masjid or Mosque in Islam contrasted with the wide array, diversity and occasional grandeur of Mosque forms. A review of the historiography of the Mosque often generates a stereotype view of the 'archetypical' form of domes and arches. What is miss...