The architecture of Oman / Salma Samar Damluji.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Damlūjī, Salmá Samar.

Contributor:

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture--Oman.

Architecture.

Islamic architecture--Oman.

Islamic architecture.

Vernacular architecture--Oman.

Vernacular architecture.

Oman--Description and travel.

Oman.

Physical Description:

xii, 499 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 32 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Reading, UK : Garnet, 1998.

Summary:

For many centuries, because of its strategic position on the trade routes for frankincense, myrrh and other goods, Oman's architecture has been subject to the influx of a variety of styles and influences -- Indian, East African, Portuguese and British. Yet despite these influences, shared with neighboring countries, Oman's architectural style remains distinct from the rest of the Arabian peninsula.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 484) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

1859640834

OCLC:

40483193