HomeAboutAuthorsTagsFeedbackSite Map Search Islamic Arts and Architecture Architecture Art Collections Crafts Design People Period History Videos Historic Illustrations of Islamic Architecture By islamic-arts.org Team on October 15, 2011 in Architecture · 0 Comments Dome of the Rock: section Dome of the Rock: section Title: Dome of the Rock Other title: Qubbat al-Sakhrah (Mosque: Jerusalem); Mosque of Omar Date: circa 687–691 Current location: Yerushalayim, Mehoz Yerushalayim, Yisra’el Description of work: The historic illustrations included in this project were originally published during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Many originally appeared in publications that predated the widespread use of photography for art documentation. These engravings, line drawings, and plans reflect both the technological and aesthetic standards of their time. By their very nature, they often represent subjective interpretations of the monuments and works depicted, and as such they offer fascinating insights into the cultural values of art and architectural history during the formative years of these disciplines. In the context of these images the terms “”reconstruction”” and “”rendering”” have been used to distinguish between the artists’ speculative reconstruction of a ruined work from the artists’ perspective drawing or rendition of the design. Description of view: sectional view showing interior and chamber below Work type: Architecture and Landscape Manuscripts and Books Style of work: Islamic: Umayyad Culture: Umayyad Measurements: 15.4H x 14.3W cm Source: Architecture, Sculpture, and the Industrial Arts Among the Nations of Antiquity / a series of illustrations arranged chronologically, and forming an atlas, to be used in connection with any work on the history of art. Authorized American edition, published under the supervision of S. R. Koehler. Boston: L. Prang and Company, 1879. Series II. Provided courtesy of Allan Kohl. Hagia Sophia: rendering of exterior view Hagia Sophia: rendering of exterior view T itle: Hagia Sophia Other title: Hagia Sophia (Mosque: Iznik, Turkey); Church of Holy Wisdom, Constantinople; Ayasofya Muzesi Creator: Anthemios, ho Trallianos, 6th cent. Creator role: Architect Creator 2: Isidorus of Miletus Creator 2 role: Architect Date: 532–537 Current location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkiye Description of work: The historic illustrations included in this project were originally published during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Many originally appeared in publications that predated the widespread use of photography for art documentation. These engravings, line drawings, and plans reflect both the technological and aesthetic standards of their time. By their very nature, they often represent subjective interpretations of the monuments and works depicted, and as such they offer fascinating insights into the cultural values of art and architectural history during the formative years of these disciplines. In the context of these images the terms “”reconstruction”” and “”rendering”” have been used to distinguish between the artists’ speculative reconstruction of a ruined work from the artists’ perspective drawing or rendition of the design. Description of view: exterior view with figures throughout the foreground and a group heading into the building on the right side Work type: Architecture and Landscape Manuscripts and Books Style of work: Byzantine: Early Byzantine Culture: Byzantine Measurements: 11.6H X 16.8W cm Source: Architecture, Sculpture, and the Industrial Arts Among the Nations of Antiquity / a series of illustrations arranged chronologically, and forming an atlas, to be used in connection with any work on the history of art. Authorized American edition, published under the supervision of S. R. Koehler. Boston: L. Prang and Company, 1879, Series II, plate 42, fig. 4. Provided courtesy of Allan Kohl. Hagia Sophia: section Hagia Sophia: section Title: Hagia Sophia Other title: Hagia Sophia (Mosque: Iznik, Turkey); Church of Holy Wisdom, Constantinople; Ayasofya Muzesi Creator: Anthemios, ho Trallianos, 6th cent. Creator role: Architect Creator 2: Isidorus of Miletus Creator 2 role: Architect Date: 532–537 Current location: Istanbul, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkiye Description of work: The historic illustrations included in this project were originally published during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Many originally appeared in publications that predated the widespread use of photography for art documentation. These engravings, line drawings, and plans reflect both the technological and aesthetic standards of their time. By their very nature, they often represent subjective interpretations of the monuments and works depicted, and as such they offer fascinating insights into the cultural values of art and architectural history during the formative years of these disciplines. In the context of these images the terms “”reconstruction”” and “”rendering”” have been used to distinguish between the artists’ speculative reconstruction of a ruined work from the artists’ perspective drawing or rendition of the design. Description of view: longitudinal section Work type: Architecture and Landscape Manuscripts and Books Style of work: Byzantine: Early Byzantine Culture: Byzantine Measurements: 9.95H X 17.95W cm Source: Architecture, Sculpture, and the Industrial Arts Among the Nations of Antiquity / a series of illustrations arranged chronologically, and forming an atlas, to be used in connection with any work on the history of art. Authorized American edition, published under the supervision of S. R. Koehler. Boston: L. Prang and Company, 1879, Series II, plate 42, fig. 4. Provided courtesy of Allan Kohl. Alhambra: Courtyard of the Lions: rendering Alhambra: Courtyard of the Lions: rendering Title: Alhambra: Courtyard of the Lions Other title: Alhambra (Granada, Spain); Courtyard of the Lions (Patio de los Leones) Date: circa 1354–1391 Current location: Granada, Andalucia, Espana Description of work: The historic illustrations included in this project were originally published during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Many originally appeared in publications that predated the widespread use of photography for art documentation. These engravings, line drawings, and plans reflect both the technological and aesthetic standards of their time. By their very nature, they often represent subjective interpretations of the monuments and works depicted, and as such they offer fascinating insights into the cultural values of art and architectural history during the formative years of these disciplines. In the context of these images the terms “”reconstruction”” and “”rendering”” have been used to distinguish between the artists’ speculative reconstruction of a ruined work from the artists’ perspective drawing or rendition of the design. Description of view: courtyard showing a fountain in the center with lions carved into the base Work type: Architecture and Landscape Manuscripts and Books Style of work: Islamic: Nasrid Culture: Spanish (Islamic) Measurements: 19.3H x 15.15W cm Source: Architecture, Sculpture, and the Industrial Arts Among the Nations of Antiquity / a series of illustrations arranged chronologically, and forming an atlas, to be used in connection with any work on the history of art. Authorized American edition, published under the supervision of S. R. Koehler. Boston: L. Prang and Company, 1879. Series II. Provided courtesy of Allan Kohl. Alhambra: Hall of the Abencerrajes: rendering of interior view Alhambra: Hall of the Abencerrajes: rendering of interior view Title: Alhambra: Hall of the Abencerrajes Other title: Alhambra (Granada, Spain) Date: circa 1354–1391 Current location: Granada, Andalucia, Espana Description of work: The historic illustrations included in this project were originally published during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Many originally appeared in publications that predated the widespread use of photography for art documentation. These engravings, line drawings, and plans reflect both the technological and aesthetic standards of their time. By their very nature, they often represent subjective interpretations of the monuments and works depicted, and as such they offer fascinating insights into the cultural values of art and architectural history during the formative years of these disciplines. In the context of these images the terms “”reconstruction”” and “”rendering”” have been used to distinguish between the artists’ speculative reconstruction of a ruined work from the artists’ perspective drawing or rendition of the design. Description of view: looking into the center with a fountain in the middle and figures walking towards and past it on the left side Work type: Architecture and Landscape Manuscripts and Books Style of work: Islamic: Nasrid Culture: Spanish (Islamic) Measurements: 14.95H x 10.7W cm Source: Architecture, Sculpture, and the Industrial Arts Among the Nations of Antiquity / a series of illustrations arranged chronologically, and forming an atlas, to be used in connection with any work on the history of art. Authorized American edition, published under the supervision of S. R. Koehler. Boston: L. Prang and Company, 1879. Series II. Provided courtesy of Allan Kohl. Cordova Mosque - Rendering of interior view Cordova Mosque – Rendering of interior view Title: Great Mosque Other title: Catedral (Cordoba, Spain) Date: 784–988 (original structure) Current location: Cordoba, Andalucia, Espana Description of work: The historic illustrations included in this project were originally published during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Many originally appeared in publications that predated the widespread use of photography for art documentation. These engravings, line drawings, and plans reflect both the technological and aesthetic standards of their time. By their very nature, they often represent subjective interpretations of the monuments and works depicted, and as such they offer fascinating insights into the cultural values of art and architectural history during the formative years of these disciplines. In the context of these images the terms “”reconstruction”” and “”rendering”” have been used to distinguish between the artists’ speculative reconstruction of a ruined work from the artists’ perspective drawing or rendition of the design. Description of view: view down center with figures in the middle center and background Work type: Architecture and Landscape Manuscripts and Books Style of work: Islamic: Umayyad Culture: Spanish (Islamic) Measurements: 11.25H x 15.65W cm Source: Architecture, Sculpture, and the Industrial Arts Among the Nations of Antiquity / a series of illustrations arranged chronologically, and forming an atlas, to be used in connection with any work on the history of art. Authorized American edition, published under the supervision of S. R. Koehler. Boston: L. Prang and Company, 1879. Series II. 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