Art of Islam, Language and Meaning (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781933316659)

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
ISBN-10: 1933316659
ISBN-13: 9781933316659
Publisher: World Wisdom Books
Language: English
Published: 03/16/2009
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.02h x 7.90w x 0.68d
Award: Midwest Book Award (MIPA) - Winner