Formal Structure in Islamic Architecture of Iran and Turkistan
Formal structure is the underlying system of order that unites the visible elements of architecture such as walls, columns, and roofs. This book takes a deep dive into selected examples of Islamic architecture of Iran and Turkistan. As a companion book to a traveling exhibition by the same name, this book encourages readers to go beyond the visible aspects of Islamic architecture of Iran and Turkistan to a deeper understanding of their formal structure.