Art of Islam : language and meaning
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Art of Islam : language and meaning
(The library of perennial philosophy, . Sacred art in tradition series)
World Wisdom, c2009
Commemorative ed.
- : pbk
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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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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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