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The Architectural Representation of Islam: Muslim-Commissioned Mosque Design in the Netherlands by Eric Roose (Paperback, 2009)

This book is a study of Dutch mosque designs, objects of heated public debate. Until w, studies of diaspora mosque designs have largely consisted of rmative architectural critiques that reject the ubiquitous 'domes and minarets' as hampering further Islamic-architectural evolution. The Architectural Representation of Islam: Muslim-Commissioned Mosque Design in The Netherlands represents a clear break with the architectural critical narrative, and meticulously analyzes twelve design processes for Dutch mosques. It shows that patrons, by consciously selecting, steering and replacing their architects, have much more influence on their mosques than has been generally assumed. Through the careful transformation of specific building elements from Islamic architectural history to a new context, they literally aim to 'construct' the ultimate Islam. Their designs thus evolve t in opposition to Dutch society, but to those versions of Islam that they hold to be false.

Place of Publication
Amsterdam
Spine
21mm
Series Title
Isim Dissertations
Content Note
Illustrations (Some Col.)
Author Biography
Eric Roose is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Amsterdam School for Social Science Research (ASSR) of the University of Amsterdam.
Date of Publication
08/04/2009
Genre
Non-Christian Religions
Country of Publication
Netherlands

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