Jeddah, City of Art
Title | Jeddah, City of Art PDF eBook |
Author | Hani M. S. Farsi |
Publisher | Stacey International Publishers |
Pages | 182 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Architecture |
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Describes the activities of Mohamed Said Farsi from 1972 to 1986 as city planner and later mayor of Jeddah to turn Jeddah into an open air art museum.
Sculptures of Jeddah
Title | Sculptures of Jeddah PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Booth-Clibbon |
Publisher | Booth-Clibborn |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015-06-02 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781861543387 |
When Mohamed Said Farsi became Mayor of Jeddah in 1972, at a pivotal moment in the Saudi Arabian city's history, he set himself the task of not only creating a modern city, but also to include in the concept a plan for public art. Works were commissioned from world famous artists in a variety of media, including bronze, steel, concrete, marble and stone. Other sculptures were made by artists of the region from historical artifacts and recycled scrap metal, some from cars and planes. This book allows the world a glimpse into a city not easily visited and shows Saudi Arabia as a place of vision and innovation in the arts. Jeddah has grown since 1972 and now, in 2013, some 24 major pieces are being restored and relocated by the Abdul Latif Jameel Foundation and the Municipality of Jeddah in a new Open Air Museum on the sea front, known as the Corniche. As well as telling the story of the restoration and relocation of the 24 sculptures, this book also examines the history of this transformative moment in Jeddah.
Monuments of Jeddah
Title | Monuments of Jeddah PDF eBook |
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ISBN | 9780905743691 |
Jeddah Old and New
Title | Jeddah Old and New PDF eBook |
Author | James Buchan |
Publisher | |
Pages | 152 |
Release | 1980 |
Genre | History |
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A History of Jeddah
Title | A History of Jeddah PDF eBook |
Author | Ulrike Freitag |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 409 |
Release | 2020-03-19 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1108478794 |
An urban history of Jeddah from the late Ottoman period to the present day, seen through its diverse and changing population.
Islamic Heritage Architecture and Art II
Title | Islamic Heritage Architecture and Art II PDF eBook |
Author | G Passerini |
Publisher | WIT Press |
Pages | 285 |
Release | 2018-07-18 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1784662518 |
Papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Islamic Heritage Architecture and Art are contained in this volume. The conference attracted important research highlighting the significance of Islamic heritage architecture and art to the world and its influence across different regions. The papers deal with the design of many types of buildings in Islamic countries, including not only the better known public buildings like mosques, mausolea, citadels and forts, but also houses and gardens, engineering works such as bridges and dams, irrigation systems and many others which have also had a profound impact on society. Traditional architecture and urban environment in most Islamic countries is now being eroded by overemphasis on a global type of architecture and city planning. As a consequence, many regions are losing their identity. The included studies review these developments in the light of what classical Islamic urban design and architecture has to offer modern society. Research contained in this book provides an analysis of the materials employed and the types of structural elements used, particularly those unique to Islamic architecture. Associated topics covered include music, textiles and ceramics, which are essential parts of the architectural fabric. Also looked at are construction materials, including not only stone and brick but also more perishable materials like adobe, wood and reeds. The preservation of heritage features also requires the development of appropriate conservation techniques in response to the different materials used and the ways structural forms work, including under extreme conditions, such as earthquakes. Academics, researchers, practitioners and government employees actively involved in the topic of Islamic heritage architecture and art will find this publication of interest.
Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts
Title | Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts PDF eBook |
Author | Anna Catalani |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 564 |
Release | 2018-05-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1351680331 |
Every city has its unique and valuable identity, this identity is revealed through its physical and visual form, it is seen through the eyes of its residents and users. The city develops over time, and its identity evolves with it. Reflecting the rapid and constant changes the city is subjected to, Architecture and Arts, is the embodiment of the cultural, historical, and economical characteristics of the city. This conference was dedicated to the investigation of the different new approaches developed in Architecture and Contemporary arts. It has focused on the basis of urban life and identities. This volume provides discussions on the examples and tendencies in dealing with urban identities as well as the transformation of cities and urban cultures mentioned in terms of their form, identity, and their current art. Contemporary art, when subjected to experiments, continues to be produced in various directions, to be consumed and to put forward new ideas. Art continuously renews itself, from new materials to different means of communication, from interactive works to computer games, from new approaches to perceptional paradigms and problems of city and nature of the millennium. This is an Open Access ebook, and can be found on www.taylorfrancis.com.