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020 _a1844834832 (hardcover)
020 _a9781844834839 (hardcover)
082 _a709.1767OKA
100 1 _aO'Kane, Bernard.
245 1 0 _aTreasures of islam :artistic glories of the Muslim world
260 _aLondon
_bDuncan Baird,
_c2007.
300 _a224 p. ;
520 _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
650 _aIslamic architecture
_aIslamic art
_aIslamic Empire
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