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April 27, 2009
Blue Mosque - muqarnas capital
You know, the trip might have been worth it for nothing more than getting a quick immersion in muqarnas, the omnipresent honeycomb decorative technique in Islamic architecture after the year 1000 or 1100; you might compare it with acanthus motifs in Greek architecture and forms derived from that. I have seen lots of pictures, and examples in American museums, but the only other predominantly Muslim country I have ever visited is Malaysia.
People (both officials and folks you meet) are always asking "are you here for business or pleasure?" My short answer is "pleasure," since looking is a pleasure for me. But really I'm always on duty.
Posted by CrankyProfessor at April 27, 2009 8:45 AM