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The Art of the Islamic Garden (Paperback) Loot Price: R598
Discovery Miles 5 980
The Art of the Islamic Garden (Paperback): Emma Clark

The Art of the Islamic Garden (Paperback)

Emma Clark

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Islamic gardens are enchanting places. Just the names of some of the most beautiful gardens in the world - the Alhambra, the Generalife, the Shalimar - conjure up images of calm and even divine beauty. No visitor is left untouched by their magic. This new paperback edition of The Art of the Islamic Garden is an introduction to the design, symbolism and making of an Islamic Garden and it examines that magic, describes the component parts which allow a deeper understanding of the beauty. Topics covered include: history, symbolism and the Quran in relation to the traditional Islamic garden; significance of design and layout of the garden explained, geometry, hard landscaping and architectural elements and aguide to designing the garden with water, and recommendations for trees, shrubs and flowers. There is a unique account of the design and planting of HRH The Prince of Wales' Carpet Garden at Highgrove.

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Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: July 2010
First published: 2010
Authors: Emma Clark
Dimensions: 246 x 189 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 978-1-84797-204-0
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > General
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LSN: 1-84797-204-7
Barcode: 9781847972040

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