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The Art of the Islamic Garden
Emma Clark
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Description for The Art of the Islamic Garden
Paperback. 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. This book presents an introduction to the design, symbolism and making of an Islamic Garden. Num Pages: 208 pages, 200 colour photographs. BIC Classification: AMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 191 x 14. Weight in Grams: 596. 208 pages, 200 colour photographs. 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. This book presents an introduction to the design, symbolism and making of an Islamic Garden. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AMV. Dimension: 244 x 184 x 12. Weight: 576.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Ramsbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847972040
SKU
V9781847972040
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Ref
99-5
About Emma Clark
Emma Clark is a writer, lecturer and designer specializing in traditional Islamic art and architecture. She teaches part-time on the Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts Programme at The Prince's Foundation in London.
Reviews for The Art of the Islamic Garden
'good practical advice on how to create an Islamic garden of one’s own’ (Emel)
Emel
‘a beautifully illustrated introduction to the design, symbolism and creating of an Islamic garden’ (SirReadaLot.org)
SirReadaLot.org
‘a thorough case study of the issues that arise in attempting to adapt traditional Islamic garden principles…’ (Saudi Aramco World)
Saudi Aramco World
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Emel
‘a beautifully illustrated introduction to the design, symbolism and creating of an Islamic garden’ (SirReadaLot.org)
SirReadaLot.org
‘a thorough case study of the issues that arise in attempting to adapt traditional Islamic garden principles…’ (Saudi Aramco World)
Saudi Aramco World
... Read more