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Published by World Wisdom, 2009
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- Title
- Art of Islam, Language and Meaning (Library of Perennial Philosophy Sacred Art in Tradition)
- Author
- Burckhardt, Titus
- Publisher
- World Wisdom
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1933316659
- ISBN 13
- 9781933316659
- Item weight
- 998 grams
- Series
- Book 2 of 5: Sacred Art in Tradition
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.
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About the Author
The author of more than 22 books, Burckhardt was an expert on Islam, Sufism, and Islamic arts & crafts and worked for many years as a UNESCO expert helping to preserve the historic old city of Fez, Morocco.
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