Monsoon mosques : arrival of Islam and the development of a mosque vernacular / Patricia Tusa Fels.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fels, Patricia Tusa, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mosques--Asia--History.

Mosques.

Mosques--Asia--Pictorial works.

Vernacular architecture--Asia--Pictorial works.

Vernacular architecture.

History.

Asia.

Genre:

History.

Pictorial works.

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

140 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour), plans ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Ahmedabad, India : Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd, 2020.

Summary:

"For centuries, monsoon winds brought traders from the Middle East to India, and onward to Malaysia and the Indonesian archipelago. Once the new religion of Islam had been established in the land of Arabia, merchants carried their faith to the many ports of call around the Indian Ocean. As Islam peacefully spread through the Indian Ocean littoral, the coastal trading cities responded in extraordinary ways. Modifying the form of the local tropical buildings of timber and stone, communities created a stylistic hybrid for their houses of prayer, the ubiquitous village mosque. An exceptional vernacular ensued, reflecting the unique combination of environment, local materials and building skills, trade and the traders. This volume celebrates a finely curated selection of centuries-old mosques in Kerala, Sumatra, Java and Malaysia. Raised up high by the communities, the mosques are a marvel of timber, soaring spaces and traditional crafts. Since their creation, these local mosques have been kept alive and well as dynamic expressions of place. But the 20th and 21st centuries have brought numerous threats to their continued existence and vitality. 'Monsoon Mosques' explores the fate of these vibrant symbols of the integration of Islam into local culture."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper.

Contents:

Islam and the Sea: Trade Routes and the Spread of a New Religion

Mosque Essentials: Space and Spices, Peace and Prayer p. 16

India: Malabar p. 28

Malay Heartland: Sumatra and Peninsula Malaysia p. 52

Java: Pavilions for Prayer p. 76

Merchant's Mosque: A Foot in Two Worlds p. 106.

Notes:

"With 110 photographs, 8 drawings and a map."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-140).

ISBN:

9789385360701

9385360701

OCLC:

1243310029