Art of Islam, Language and Meaning: Commemorative Edition
by Titus Burckhardt
2021-05-28 04:34:40
Art of Islam, Language and Meaning: Commemorative Edition
by Titus Burckhardt
2021-05-28 04:34:40
Known as an expert on Islam, Sufism, and Islamic arts and 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, arabesq...
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Known as an expert on Islam, Sufism, and Islamic arts and 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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