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The illustrated guide to Islam : history, philosophy, traditions, teachings, art & architecture / Raana Bokhari & Mohammad Seddon ; with contributions by Caroline Chapman ... [et al.]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 0754823911
- ISBN: 9780754823919
- Physical Description: 512 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: [Wigston, England] : Lorenz Books, [2012]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Previously published as two separate volumes, The illustrated encyclopedia of Islam and The illustrated encyclopedia of Islamic art and architecture"--P. [3] of cover. Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 32.99 |
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| Subject: | Islam. Islamic art. Islamic architecture. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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- Baker & Taylor
Looks at the history, ideology, culture, and traditions of Islam; discusses the core beliefs, practices, and sacred texts central to the religion; and explores Islamic art and architecture. - NBN
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.
, - NBN
An in-depth study of the history, ideology, culture and traditions of Islam, discussing the core beliefs, practices and sacred texts central to the religion, and an exploration of Islamic artistic and architectural achievements, shown in 1000 photographs and paintings.
, - Simon and Schuster
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.
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