For centuries the garden has served as a central element in Muslim
culture. In that tradition, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture has been
rehabilitating existing parks and creating new spaces for more than
20 years. The results, seen in this fascinating book, show how
these urban oases are catalysts for positive economic, social and
cultural change--as well as encourage ethical ideals of
stewardship, ecology, and beauty in the built environment. Philip
Jodidio first traces the history of Islamic gardens and helps
clarify the environmental and design ethos in the Islamic religion.
He also discusses the beneficial sociological and economic impacts
of urban gardens and parks. Succeeding chapters identify thirteen
specific projects that illustrate these principles. There are
historic sites, such as Humayun's Tomb Garden in Delhi and Timur
Shah Mausoleum in Kabul; contemporary locations, including the
National Park of Mali, and Al Azhar Park in Cairo; and settings
that celebrate cultural and multi-cultural identities, such as Aga
Khan Garden in Alberta and a city park Khorog, Tajikistan. Each
chapter offers color photographs, plans, and brief texts about the
site and its environment, and each site demonstrates how green
spaces bring people of different backgrounds together to provide
space for reflection, spirituality, education and leisure. Together
these achievements demonstrate how parks and gardens can enhance
the economic, cultural, and general wellbeing of their neighboring
populations.
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