Architectures — Season 1, Episode 37: The Royal Mosque at Isfahan
Documentary • 26 min • 1 season, 67 episodes • ★ 9.5/10
Episode synopsis
In 1598, King Abbas planned an immense urban project. His royal mosque captured his unprecedented wealth, an art of living, the king's power, and the talent of the architect Ali Akbar Esfahani.
About Architectures
An ongoing series of films devoted to the most remarkable achievements in modern architecture, from the works that heralded the birth of the modern style at the end of the 19th century to the latest designs from today's top architects. By examining each building in detail, the series brings to light the role each has played in the history and evolution of architecture.