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Art of Islam: Language and Meaning: Commemorative Edition Commemorative edition
Titus Burckhardt
Art of Islam: Language and Meaning: Commemorative Edition Commemorative edition
Titus Burckhardt
Presents analyses of seminal examples of Islamic architecture, from Spain and Morocco to Persia and India. This book examines Koranic calligraphy and illumination, arabesque, carpets and rugs, Persian miniatures, and more while making illuminating comparisons with Christian, Hindu, and Buddhist art.
240 pages, full colour photos throughout
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 16, 2009 |
ISBN13 | 9781933316659 |
Publishers | World Wisdom Books |
Pages | 240 |
Dimensions | 254 × 206 × 18 mm · 839 g |
Language | English |
Contributor | Jean-Louis Michon |
Contributor | Seyyed Hussein Nasr |
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