Art of Islam : language and meaning

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Art of Islam : language and meaning

Titus Burckhardt ; foreword by Seyyed Hossein Nasr ; introduction by Jean-Louis Michon

(The library of perennial philosophy, . Sacred art in tradition series)

World Wisdom, c2009

Commemorative ed.

  • : pbk

Other Title

L'art de l'islam

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Translation of: L'art de l'islam

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Called the "definitive book on Islamic Art" by S.H. Nasr, this beautifully illustrated masterpiece is presented in a revised, full colour, commemorative edition containing 285 new colour photos and a new Introduction. Burckhardt provides an in-depth analysis of Islamic architecture, from Spain and Morocco to Persia and India and examines Koranic calligraphy and illumination, arabesque, carpets, rugs, Persian miniatures, and much more.

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  • NCID
    BB00209355
  • ISBN
    • 9781933316659
  • LCCN
    2008045561
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    fre
  • Place of Publication
    Bloomington, Ind.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 239 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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