Elshahed, Mohamed
Cairo since 1900: An Architectural Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9789774168697
- author:
- Elshahed, Mohamed
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The American University in Cairo Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 14 centimetres (0.27 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Cairo since 1900: An Architectural Guide is a comprehensive guide to modern Cairo's buildings and sites. Since the early twentieth century, the city has been shaped by eclectic modern constructions, turn-of-the-century revivalism, and modernist design. This guide brings together over 220 entries, each describing a building or site of note in concise explanatory text accompanied by photographs, drawings, and maps. The guide covers a wide range of architectural styles, from experimental church architecture to sleek apartment towers, and includes landmarks such as the Mugamma and Arab League buildings. Arranged by geographical area, it provides an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Cairo's architecture and urban history, as well as a useful companion for visitors and residents. With its concise entries and accompanying visual materials, this guide offers a unique insight into modern Cairo's rich store of architectural styles.
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