Islamic Architecture through Western Eyes, Volume 1: Spain, Turkey, India and Persia, Michael Greenhalgh (2023)

Nader Sayadi

doi:10.1386/ijia_00211_5

May 28, 2026International Journal of Islamic Architecture

Islamic Architecture through Western Eyes, Volume 1: Spain, Turkey, India and Persia, Michael Greenhalgh (2023)

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The review aims to explore the representation and interpretations of Islamic architecture from Western viewpoints.
Analysis of architectural styles discussed in the book.
Visual examination through 95 color illustrations.
Comparison of Western and Islamic architectural elements.
Highlights significant architectural achievements in Islamic regions from a Western perspective.
Discusses the cultural exchange and influences between Islamic and Western styles.
Emphasizes the role of visual representation in understanding Islamic architecture.

Implication

Review discusses the diverse perspectives on Islamic architecture in Spain, Turkey, India, and Persia, highlighting cultural interpretations.

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Review of: Islamic Architecture through Western Eyes, Volume 1: Spain, Turkey, India and Persia , Michael Greenhalgh (2023) Leiden: Brill, 392 pp., 95 colour illus., ISBN: 9789004524842, $175

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