Art of Islam Language and Meaning
Known as an expert on Islam, Sufism, and Islamic arts & crafts, Burckhardt presents in-depth analyses of seminal examples of Islamic architecture, from Spain and Morocco to Persia and India. He examines Koranic calligraphy and illumination, arabesque, carpets and rugs, Persian miniatures, and mu...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Bloomington
World Wisdom
2009
©2009 |
| Edition: | Commemorative Edition |
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Add Tag | Summary: | Known as an expert on Islam, Sufism, and Islamic arts & crafts, Burckhardt presents in-depth analyses of seminal examples of Islamic architecture, from Spain and Morocco to Persia and India. He examines Koranic calligraphy and illumination, arabesque, carpets and rugs, Persian miniatures, and much more while making illuminating comparisons with Christian, Hindu, and Buddhist art. Beautifully illustrated in color, this masterpiece is presented in a revised, commemorative edition containing 285 new illustrations and a new Introduction. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | xv, 239 pages illustrations 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781933316659 |
Art of Islam language and meaning