Islamic Art and Architecture: From Isfahan to the Taj Mahal

by Henri Stierlin

Hardcover, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

709.17671

Tags

Oversize, Islamic Sacred Geometry, Islam, Islamic Architecture, Pictures of Islamic Architecture, Muslims, Mughal Style, Mughals, Khanate of Khiva, Persia

Genres

Collection

Don

Publication

Thames & Hudson (2002), Hardcover, 320 pages

Description

This album of the greatest Islamic art and architecture of Iran and India explores and celebrates cities from Tabriz to Khiva, Lahore to Sikandra. It offers a key to understanding the immense heritage left by hundreds of architects, landscape gardeners, calligraphers, miniaturists and weavers.

Language

English

Physical description

320 p.; 14.42 inches

ISBN

0500511004 / 9780500511008

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