Islamic and Islamicate Architecture in the Americas

The volume explores the often-overlooked presence and evolution of Islamic architectural traditions throughout the Americas, from examples in colonial Peru, to contemporary sites sponsored by Muslim diaspora communities in Canada and Chile. The book's key contribution lies in challenging conventional geographical boundaries by demonstrating how Islamic design elements, construction techniques, and cultural practices have migrated and adapted across centuries within hemispheric networks extending far beyond traditional Middle Eastern contexts. The tome offers scholars and students a new framework for understanding design adaptation and cultural migration, positioning the Americas as an integral part of global Islamic architectural heritage.

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