Islam, the second largest and the youngest of the major world religions, has changed the world and left its mark on human history since the appearance of the prophet Mohammed in the seventh century. This book follows the historical development of the Islamic dynasties and regions, showing the variety of their forms of artistic expression from the beginning until today. From decorative elements of buildings to calligraphy and the embellishment of everyday objects, ornamentation, that most characteristic Islamic art form, is displayed in an extraordinary rich range of ways. The contributions of important scholars bring to life before our very eyes this culture, which belongs next to Greek and Roman antiquity as one of the pillars of our modern society.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Konemann
ISBN-13
9783833111785
eBay Product ID (ePID)
91333162
Product Key Features
Book Title
Islam: Kunst Und Architektur
Author
Peter Delius, Markus Hattstein
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Number of Pages
640 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
270mm
Item Width
312mm
Additional Product Features
Editor
Peter Delius, Markus Hattstein
Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany
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