Visions from Abroad Desk Accessory Among those contributing are Sara

Among those contributing are Sara Alissa and Nojoud Al-Sudairi

The words we use when we talk and write about architecture describe more than just bricks and mortar—they direct the ways we think of and live with buildings

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In the course of a career spent thinking and writing about art

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Visions from Abroad Desk Accessory Among those contributing are SaraWhile the Hejaz region, where the two holy cities of Islamic Mecca and Medina are located, is still simply off limits to non Muslims, the rest of this vast land was at least as inaccessible and dangerous with its deserts whose reputation was enough to discourage the most fearless traveller. A small handful did, however, risk their lives to journey through Arabia and return with the rare texts and images that form the subject of this publication. These