Description

Book Synopsis
When was the Dome of the Rock built and what meanings was the structure meant to convey. This book returns to one of the important pieces of evidence: the mosaic inscriptions running around the two faces of the octagonal arcade. Detailed examination of the physical characteristics, morphology and content of these inscriptions provides new evidence.

The Dome of the Rock and its Umayyad Mosaic

Product form

£99.00

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £110.00 – you save £11.00 (10%)

Order before 4pm today for delivery by Wed 17 Dec 2025.

A Hardback by Marcus Milwright

1 in stock


    View other formats and editions of The Dome of the Rock and its Umayyad Mosaic by Marcus Milwright

    Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
    Publication Date: 28/02/2016
    ISBN13: 9780748695607, 978-0748695607
    ISBN10: 0748695605
    Also in:
    Carvings, masks, reliefs Islam

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    When was the Dome of the Rock built and what meanings was the structure meant to convey. This book returns to one of the important pieces of evidence: the mosaic inscriptions running around the two faces of the octagonal arcade. Detailed examination of the physical characteristics, morphology and content of these inscriptions provides new evidence.

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account