Treasures of islam :artistic glories of the Muslim world
By: O'Kane, Bernard.
Material type: BookPublisher: London Duncan Baird, 2007Description: 224 p.ISBN: 1844834832 (hardcover); 9781844834839 (hardcover).Subject(s): Islamic architecture Islamic art Islamic EmpireDDC classification: 709.1767OKA Online resources: Click here to access online Summary: Discover the grandeur of Islam in a vivid portrait of some of the greatest and most creative civilizations ever to have existeda wide range of peoples and cultures all united spiritually by their adherence to Islam and its holy book. This important surveywhich features outstanding production values, an oversized volume, a foil-trimmed cover, and special five-color printingcelebrates the remarkable diversity of Muslim art, from beautiful textiles and peerless ceramics to awe-inspiring architecture and exquisite metalwork. With superb photography throughout, this guide marries the religion’s artistic legacy with its rich history, travelling from the royal mosque at Isfahan to the beauty of Quranic illuminatItem type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Discover the grandeur of Islam in a vivid portrait of some of the greatest and most creative civilizations ever to have existeda wide range of peoples and cultures all united spiritually by their adherence to Islam and its holy book. This important surveywhich features outstanding production values, an oversized volume, a foil-trimmed cover, and special five-color printingcelebrates the remarkable diversity of Muslim art, from beautiful textiles and peerless ceramics to awe-inspiring architecture and exquisite metalwork. With superb photography throughout, this guide marries the religion’s artistic legacy with its rich history, travelling from the royal mosque at Isfahan to the beauty of Quranic illuminat
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