Download or read book Oman s Architectural Journey written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Architecture of Oman written by Salma Samar Damluji and published by Garnet Pub Limited. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book records and examines in detail for the first time both the modern and vernacular architecture of the Sultanate of Oman. The Sultanate's landscapes are striking in their contrasts - from the powerful, primary blues and greens of the country's lush oases and the Indian Ocean that laps at its shores, to its arid deserts and rugged mountains. There is a primordial quality in the art of its architecture, imbuing it with a spirit of minimalism and austerity, qualities which have defined the extent and form of architectural construction and urban growth, from the smallest vernacular towns of the interior and coastal regions, to the impressive modern buildings of the Sultanate's capital, Muscat. To date, little of this rich and varied architecture has been documented. With a combination of her own original research based on extensive fieldwork and surveys, and previously unpublished drawings, plans, illustrations and surveys from architects working in Oman, coupled with first-hand accounts from local master builders, Dr Damluji has succeeded in compiling the most definitive work so far on the architecture of the Sultanate. By investigating traditional and modern building processes, urban planning and design concepts, and with thorough contributions from other specialists, Dr Damluji analyses, from an architectural viewpoint, the extent of Oman's success compared with many other developing countries in maintaining its rich cultural heritage in the face of the demands necessitated by a rapidly changing urban landscape. Illustrated with over 1000 of the author's own colour photographs and some 200 plans and elevations, and with a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales, the book represents an invaluable record of the architecture of an immensely diverse and fascinating country.
Download or read book The Traditional Architecture of Oman written by Sultan Hamdoon Al-Harthy and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditional Architecture of the Arabian Gulf written by R. Hawker and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2008-06-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book chronicles the florescence of architecture in the Arabian Gulf after the expulsion of the Portuguese in the early 1600's. It demonstrates how the power vacuum created by the collapse of Portuguese control over the trade routes in the Indian Ocean encouraged a growth in fortified architecture, especially in Oman, that radiated out to the surrounding region and was then slowly replaced by new patterns in domestic and public architecture and town planning throughout the Gulf as the trade lines were secured and the individual countries took the first steps towards the formation of today's modern nation-states.The book documents the buildings and crafts of this era and analyses them within the framework of the political, economic, and social information available through primary sources from the period in a way that is both intelligent and accessible. It considers the settlements as part of a larger-connected network of cities, towns and villages and focuses both on how the buildings provided innovative solutions to the demanding climate and yet incorporated new decorative and functional ideas. Topics are extensively and richly illustrated with colored photographs of the buildings as they are now, black and white and color historic photographs from archival and museum collections, line drawings, and computer-generated reconstructions.The book is therefore attractive to a number of audiences, including those who live in or travel to the Gulf as well as people with an interest in Arab and Islamic design, culture and society, vernacular architecture, and post-colonial approaches to colonial history.
Download or read book The National Museum Sultanate of Oman written by Scala and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2019-05-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first large-scale publication dedicated to this new cultural centre, which opened to the public in July 2016. The National Museum, Sultanate of Oman, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the treasures of Oman's cultural heritage. The magnificent new building, opened in July 2016, houses a collection that spans Oman's history from the earliest human settlement - around two million years ago - to the present day. Illustrated throughout with highlights from the galleries, this book illuminates Oman's rich maritime, military and religious history. Contents: Introduction Land and People Maritime History Arms and Armour Civilisation in the making Aflaj Currency Prehistory and Ancient History The Land of Frankincense Follow NM_OMAN on Twitter (11.3k followers).
Download or read book Historic Mosques and Shrines of Oman written by Paolo Costa and published by British Archaeological Reports Limited. This book was released on 2001 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive survey of the architecture and decorative features of mosques and other religious buildings in Oman which, Costa argues, contains buildings unlike those found elsewhere in Islamic Arabia. Individual mosques are described in detail, accompanied by numerous photographs and plans, with a discussion of the different influences that affected the architecture of each region of Oman, including the strong Portuguese influence.
Download or read book A Development in the Arts and Architecture of Oman written by Andrew Littlejohn and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Poetics of Oman s Traditional Architecture written by Stephen Kite and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Development in the Arts and Architecture of Oman written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Musandam written by Paolo Costa and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Omani Traditional Houses written by Petrit Pasha and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Omani traditional Houses is a comprehensive study unveiling the diversity of the traditional housing typologies in Oman. It consists of a series of reports containing plans, sections, and pictures which portraits the state of the traditional oasis dwellings in Oman.
Download or read book Silent Journey A Modern Perspective of Omani Traditional Architecture written by Āʼidah al-Rawwās and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Houseways in Southern Oman written by Marielle Risse and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how houses are created, maintained and conceptualized in southern Oman. Based on long-term research in the Dhofar region, it draws on anthropology, sociology, urban studies and architectural history. The chapters consider physical and functional aspects, including regulations governing land use, factors in siting houses, architectural styles and norms for interior and exterior decorating. The volume also reflects on cultural expectations regarding how and when rooms are used and issues such as safety, privacy, social connectedness and ease of movement. Houses and residential areas are situated within the fabric of towns, comparison is made with housing in other countries in the Arabian peninsula, and consideration is given to notions of the ‘Islamic city’ and the ‘Islamic house’. The book is valuable reading for scholars interested in the Middle East and the built environment.
Download or read book Oman written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oman written by Tamra B. Orr and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nation of Oman has been an important trading location throughout history. Its location on the Arabian Peninsula and its rich oil reserves have played a part in the development of its healthy economy. These and other important facts about this small but fascinating Muslim nation are presented to readers through informative text and vibrant, full-color photographs. Common curriculum topics—from geography to government—are touched on, but readers also explore the many ways the people of Oman have fun, including the sports they play, the holidays the celebrate, and the foods they eat—complete with recipes!
Download or read book Biancifiori written by Maria Antonietta Biancifiori and published by De Luca Editori d'Arte. This book was released on 1994 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Architecture of Yemen written by Salma Samar Damluji and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2008-09-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until the early 1990s the southern and eastern towns of Yemen were extremely difficult to access. The result of nearly two decades of research, this is the first book to offer an in-depth investigation into the characteristic architecture of the region. The author's first hand research provides detailed insights into building techniques and methods, though still practiced, are little known outside the area. Refreshingly, the book moves out of the more familiar major cities into the hinterlands and explores regions that could be said to be the last strongholds of traditional Arab architecture. The author was allowed to visit locations and sites that had previously been closed to architectural historians. As a result of this privileged access, the text and images combine to convey unique insights and viewpoints: those of the master builders and house owners who actually create and inhabit the buildings.
