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 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.

Author: Titus Burckhardt
Publisher: World Wisdom Books
Published: 03/16/2009
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.02h x 7.90w x 0.68d
ISBN13: 9781933316659
ISBN10: 1933316659
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Middle Eastern
- Religion | Islam | General
- Art | History | General