Water Architecture in the Lands of Syria: The Water-Wheels (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9788882654337)

This is a study of the water-raising wheels of western Syria from the aspects of sources, terminology, typology, origin, history, technology and architecture, and gives a survey of these installations, discussing their present state of conservation. By making use of historical, architectural and iconographical material, the study shows that Syrian water-wheels constitutes a particular type of water-architecture, which successfully combines the functional with the aesthetic and displays sophisticated forms of construction. These devices are visually impressive, present a variety of shapes and are of great historical, environmental and iconographical importance, being of extraordinarily accurate and detailed design. An attempt is made to present evidence of their ancient origin, and to gain an understanding of how their design evolved over time, the reasons for their significance and uniqueness, and for their great concentration in Syria.

Author: Adriana de Miranda
ISBN-10: 8882654338
ISBN-13: 9788882654337
Publisher: L'Erma Di Bretschneider
Language: English
Published: 12/31/2007
Pages: 370
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.82lbs
Size: 9.70h x 7.00w x 1.20d