TY  - BOOK
AU  - O'Kane,Bernard
TI  - Treasures of islam :artistic glories of the Muslim world
SN  - 1844834832 (hardcover)
U1  - 709.1767OKA 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - London
PB  - Duncan Baird
KW  - Islamic architecture
KW  - Islamic art
KW  - Islamic Empire
N2  - Discover 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
UR  - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1844834832/chopaconlin
ER  -