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.
Whitestone Pr Inc 1999-05-16Original language:English 9.50 x 6.50 x 1.00l; #File Name: 1931123039190 pages
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