The Visual Guide to Islam (Hardcover)

Raana Bokhari

ISBN 10: 085723921X / ISBN 13: 9780857239211

Published by Anness Publishing, London, 2013

About this Item

Hardcover. This beautifully illustrated book explores the history, philosophy, traditions and teachings of Islam, as well as its exquisite calligraphy, fine-art paintings, ornaments and architecture. The first part explores the history, beliefs and worship practices of Muslim life, and the second part focuses on the rich heritage of art and architecture of the Islamic world, including Quranmanuscripts, pottery, tiling, carvings, carpets, costumes, palaces and mosques. Gloriously illustrated with more than 1000 paintings, artworks, maps and photographs, the book offers an excellent overview of a complex religion and its artistic and architectural achievements. The history, beliefs, culture, sacred sites and traditions of Islam, sumptuously illustrated with 1000 images. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Visual Guide to Islam (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Anness Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085723921X
• ISBN 13: 9780857239211
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

The history, beliefs, culture, sacred sites and traditions of Islam, sumptuously illustrated with 1000 images.

About the Author

Raana Bokhari's PhD in Religious Studies is based at Lancaster University, UK. Her specialist research area is women and Islam, and she has lectured extensively in this field. Dr Mohammad Seddon is a lecturer in Islamic and Religious Studies in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester, UK.