The Illustrated Guide to Islam: History, philosophy, traditions, teachings, art and architecture, with 1000 pictures

by Raana Bokhari, Mohammad Dr. Seddon

This beautifully illustrated book explores the history, philosophy, traditions and teachings of Islam, as well as its exquisite calligraphy, fine-art paintings, ornaments and architecture. Gloriously illustrated with more than 1000 paintings, artworks, maps and photographs, the book offers an excellent overview of a complex religion and its artistic and architectural achievements.

512 pages, Hardcover

First published July 16, 2012

Reviews

[Noris Ismail]

This is definitely one of the best compressed and complete book on Islam - the beginning, ending, divine knowledge and teachings, arts and architecture
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This guide is divided into two parts, part 1 being the history, philosophy, traditions and teaching of Islam; whilst part 2 describe the art and architecture of Islam
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I enjoyed part 2 the most because of the beauty in following arts:
- pottery, lusterware n glassmaking in Baghdad
- wood and ivory carving in Sicily
- Seljuk stoneworks
- enamelled glassware n inlaid metalworks in Mosul
- the Mamluk's Quran
- the Islamic garden in Spain
- ceramics of Safavid Iran
- Indian carpet, textile and jeweleries
- Ottoman's carpet; and many more.!
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Another good read.