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.

ISBN10:	1933316659
ISBN13:	9781933316659
Number Of Pages:	248
Publication Date:	20090316
Publisher:	National Book Network
Binding:	Paperback

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