Islamic Art and Architecture: From Isfahan to the Taj Mahal

by Henri Stierlin, Anne Stierlin (Photographer)

More than five hundred full-color illustrations and reproductions capture a panoramic array of Islamic art and architecture in a study that examines the sources, forms, themes, and symbolism of Islamic artistry, as exemplified in mosques, palaces, landscape architecture, caligraphy, miniature painting, tapestries and textiles, and other artforms.

Genres: Architecture, Islam, History, Art

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Henri Stierlin, nacido en Alejandría en 1928. Entre 1964 y 1972, una colección de 16 volúmenes titulada Architecture Universelle fue editada bajo su dirección por las Éditions de l’Office du Livre. Ha publicado también Tanis-Trésor des Pharaons, París 1987, Les Pharaons bâtisseurs, París 1992 y L’Or des Pharaons, París 1993.

Reviews

[Rose Diana]

dahsyat..

[Mehmet Dönmez · Rating 4 out of 5]

YKYnin cep kitapları serisinin karakteristik özelliklerini içeren bir başka eser: Hap bilgiler, zengin görseller, kronolojik bir anlatım. Mimariden anlamama rağmen akıcılıkta sorun olmadı, temel bilgiye muhtaç meraklılarının okuması şayanı tavsiye

[Kaveh Iranfarr · Rating 1 out of 5]

What is "islamic" ???? Thats "Persian" Architecture!!!!!! Do not requisit our culture and civilization.

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the pictures

[Nguyen Harley Phuong · Rating 5 out of 5]

a comprehensive reference about islamic architecture around the world. With briefing explaining the historical and cultural background of iconic buildings.