Islamic Art and Architecture - From Isfahan to the Taj Mahal (Hardcover)

Turquoise and marble cupolas, arches adorned with flowers and arabesques, motionless basins reflecting slender minarets, sparkling enamels of floral bouquets, miniatures populated by lovers stretched out in the shade -- all these form part of the luxury decoration, refinement, and high spirituality that we define as "Persian style."

This subtle art is revealed in magical locations such as Isfahan, rich in mosques and palaces; Bukhara and Samarkand with their shining domes; Lahore and the gardens of Shalimar; the Red Fort of Delhi, exalted as an earthly paradise; and the miraculous Taj Mahal of Agra. For a thousand years, from the frontiers of Iran to the heart of India, architects, landscape gardeners, calligraphers, miniaturists, and weavers have made their mark on Islamic art and architecture. This lavishly illustrated book examines the sources, analyzes the forms, and discusses the mystic themes and symbolism of the immense heritage handed down by Islamic artists and craftsmen.

General

Imprint:	Thames and Hudson
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2002
Authors:	Henri Stierlin
Dimensions:	355 x 254 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-500-51100-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > Oriental art Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies
LSN:	0-500-51100-4
Barcode:	9780500511008

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