01194nam a2200145 a 4500020002700000020003000027082001600057100002100073245006100094260003300155300001300188520072700201650005400928856006600982  a1844834832 (hardcover)  a9781844834839 (hardcover)  a709.1767OKA1 aO'Kane, Bernard.10aTreasures of islam :artistic glories of the Muslim world  aLondonbDuncan Baird,c2007.  a224 p. ;  aDiscover the grandeur of Islam in a vivid portrait of some of the greatest and most creative civilizations ever to have existed—a wide range of peoples and cultures all united spiritually by their adherence to Islam and its holy book. This important survey—which features outstanding production values, an oversized volume, a foil-trimmed cover, and special five-color printing—celebrates the remarkable diversity of Muslim art, from beautiful textiles and peerless ceramics to awe-inspiring architecture and exquisite metalwork. With superb photography throughout, this guide marries the religion’s artistic legacy with its rich history, travelling from the royal mosque at Isfahan to the beauty of Quranic illuminat  aIslamic architectureaIslamic artaIslamic Empire  uhttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1844834832/chopaconlin