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Art of Islam, Language and Meaning (Library of Perennial Philosophy Sacred Art in Tradition) (Paperback)

Art of Islam, Language and Meaning (Library of Perennial Philosophy Sacred Art in Tradition) By Titus Burckhardt, Seyyed Hussein Nasr (Foreword by), Jean-Louis Michon (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Titus Burckhardt, Seyyed Hussein Nasr (Foreword by), Jean-Louis Michon (Introduction by)
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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.


Product Details
ISBN: 9781933316659
ISBN-10: 1933316659
Publisher: World Wisdom Books
Publication Date: March 16th, 2009
Pages: 248
Language: English
Series: Library of Perennial Philosophy Sacred Art in Tradition