Transcription: Architecture, Direction and Symbolism of the Islamic World- Part Three

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Part Three of Three

Windows

Fig.20 (pg.152-153, Michell)

Fig.21. Openwork Marble screen or jali, from apartments of Shah Jahan in the Lahore Fort.  (pg.209, Clevenot)

Fig.22 (pg.216-217, Clevenot) Inside the Tower

Fig.23 (pg.190, Clevenot)

Fig.24. Mihrab of the Great Mosque, Cordoba (pg.206, Clevenot)

Fig.25. Garden Pavilion of the Hasht Behesht, Isfahan.  (pg.62, Michell)

Fig.26 From left to right- ￭Mihrab of the Friday Mosque, Morocco. ￭Palace of Rajah Birbal, Sikri. ￭The Great Mosque, Thatta. ￭Courtyard of the Great Mosque, Sikri. ￭Column decoring the pier of the door of the 'Ala'i Darwaza, Dheli. (pg.210-215, Clevenot) Gates

Fig.27 (pg.50, Michell)

Illustration



Windows
Fig.20 (pg.152-153, Michell)
Fig.21 (pg.209, Clevenot)
Fig.22 (pg.216-217, Clevenot)


Inside the Tower
Fig.23 (pg.206, Clevenot)
Fig.24 (pg.62, Michell)
Fig.25 (pg.210-211, Clevenot)


Gates
Fig.26 (pg.50, Michell)


Architecture of the Islamic World: It's history and social meaning
Splendors of Islam: Architecture, Decoration and Design
Colour and Symbolism in Islamic Architecture


Bibliography

Architecture of the Islamic World: It's history and social meaning
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Author: George Michell
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; New edition edition
Date Published: 21 Aug 1995

Splendors of Islam: Architecture, Decoration and Design
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Author: Dominique Clevenot
Publisher: Vendome Press
Date Published: Nov 2000

Colour and Symbolism in Islamic Architecture
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Author: Michael Barry
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date Published: 20 May 1996

Transcription: Architecture, Direction and Symbolism of the Islamic World- Part Two

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Part Two of Three

Texturing

Fig.9. Zahiriya Madrasa, Damascus (pg.81, Clevenot)

Fig.10 (pg.182-183, Clevenot)

Fig.11 (pg.188-189, Clevenot)

Fig.12 (pg.205, Clevenot)

Ceramics

Fig.13 (pg.229, Barry)

Fig.14 (pg.151, Michell)

Fig.15 (pg.111, Clevenot)

Brick

Fig.16 (pg.93, Clevenot) Stucco

Fig.17 (pg.84, Clevenot) Mosaic

Fig.18 (pg.162-163, Barry)

Illustration



Texturing
Fig.9 (pg.81, Clevenot)
Fig.10 (pg.182-183, Clevenot)
Fig.11 (pg.188-189, Clevenot)
Fig.12 (pg.205, Clevenot)

Ceramics
Fig.13 (pg.229, Barry)
Fig.14 (pg.151, Michell)
Fig.15 (pg.111, Clevenot)

Brick
Fig.16 (pg.93, Clevenot)

Stucco
Fig.17 (pg.84, Clevenot)

Mosaic
Fig.18 (pg.162-163, Barry)


Architecture of the Islamic World: It's history and social meaning
Splendors of Islam: Architecture, Decoration and Design
Colour and Symbolism in Islamic Architecture


Bibliography

Architecture of the Islamic World: It's history and social meaning
Amazon Store Direct Link
Author: George Michell
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; New edition edition
Date Published: 21 Aug 1995

Splendors of Islam: Architecture, Decoration and Design
Amazon Store Direct Link
Author: Dominique Clevenot
Publisher: Vendome Press
Date Published: Nov 2000

Colour and Symbolism in Islamic Architecture
Amazon Store Direct Link
Author: Michael Barry
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date Published: 20 May 1996

Transcription: Architecture, Direction and Symbolism of the Islamic World- Part One

(Note: Incomplete post, Heavy use of images)

Part One of Three posts on the environment's description regarding its art direction and ornamentation.

These areas are left to be interpreted as the text I'm transcribing from does not state anything in relation to them. Therefore, I'll have to look at real world references and use them as the basis for

Part One focuses on the courtyard, temples and ornaments.

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Courtyard

Main aspects- Large enclosed area, surrounded by buildings or walled confinements. 

Fig.1. Diwan-di khass, Fatehpur Sikri (p.19, Clevenot)

Fig.2 (pg.21, Michell)

Fig.3. Zaituna Mosque, Qairawan (pg.16, Clevenot)

Fig.4. (pg.30-31, Clevenot)

Temples
Dedicated to the various Babylonian gods, used for worship, prayer or other religious/spiritual activities.

Fig.5 (pg.153, Barry)

Ornaments
Purely decorative elements in the architecture especially common in Islamic architecture. Comes in a range of methods, which will be looked at more in Part Two.

Fig.6 (pg.128, Michell)

Fig.7 (pg.148, Michell)

Fig.8. Minaret and Mosque, Amir Akhur (pg.21, Clevenot)

Illustration
Fig.1. Diwan-di khass, Fatehpur Sikri (p.19, Clevenot)
Fig.2 (pg.21, Michell)
Fig.3. Zaituna Mosque, Qairawan (pg.16, Clevenot)
Fig.4. (pg.30-31, Clevenot)
Fig.5 (pg.153, Barry)
Fig.6 (pg.128, Michell)
Fig.7 (pg.148, Michell)
Fig.8. Minaret and Mosque, Amir Akhur (pg.21, Clevenot)


Architecture of the Islamic World: It's history and social meaning
Splendors of Islam: Architecture, Decoration and Design
Colour and Symbolism in Islamic Architecture


Bibliography

Architecture of the Islamic World: It's history and social meaning
Amazon Store Direct Link
Author: George Michell
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; New edition edition
Date Published: 21 Aug 1995

Splendors of Islam: Architecture, Decoration and Design
Amazon Store Direct Link
Author: Dominique Clevenot
Publisher: Vendome Press
Date Published: Nov 2000

Colour and Symbolism in Islamic Architecture
Amazon Store Direct Link
Author: Michael Barry
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date Published: 20 May 1996

Transcription: Final Art Direction

The audience of my transcription project is directed towards a documentary audience.

Because of this audience, my aim for the art direction is to push towards realism rather then a stylisation. The focus will be on the environment's intricacies, especially its arabic ornamentation.
I've taken out a lot of books detailing Islamic architecture and pattern so I'll be dedicating a post to that soon before fully committing to production.


Inspirational videos for the final animation: