{"product_id":"2026200007537-secondhand-persian-architecture","title":"Persian Architecture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in architectural history, Persian Architecture presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of one of the world's most sophisticated and enduring building traditions, spanning thousands of years from ancient Persia to the Islamic era. Arthur Upham Pope, one of the foremost Western scholars of Iranian art and culture, chronicles the evolution of Persian architectural forms with meticulous scholarship, tracing the development of iconic structures such as mosques, palaces, gardens, and mausoleums across successive dynasties. With a tone that is both reverent and rigorously academic, the text illustrates how Persian builders mastered the interplay of geometry, light, and ornamentation to create spaces of profound spiritual and aesthetic power. Pope argues that Persian architecture represents not merely a regional style but a civilizational achievement that profoundly influenced the broader Islamic world and beyond. Rich with historical context and detailed analysis, this essential reference remains an indispensable resource for students, architects, and anyone captivated by the grandeur of the ancient Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887904698587,"sku":"2026200007537-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ffefcc77-ef73-43bf-8cf8-bc7096f814d6.png?v=1781748565","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007537-secondhand-persian-architecture","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}