Splendours Of Islam
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few civilisations have left behind a visual legacy as breathtaking and spiritually resonant as that of the Islamic world, and Splendours of Islam stands as a magnificent testament to that enduring grandeur. Wilfrid Blunt, a scholar with a refined eye for artistic and architectural achievement, chronicles the extraordinary beauty of Islamic art, architecture, and culture across centuries and continents — from the soaring minarets of Persia to the intricate geometric tilework of Central Asia's great mosques. Blunt's prose is both authoritative and lyrical, presenting Islamic civilisation not merely as a historical subject but as a living, breathing tradition of aesthetic genius. Drawing on his considerable expertise in the arts, he illuminates the theological and philosophical currents that shaped this remarkable visual culture, arguing persuasively for its place among humanity's greatest creative accomplishments. For anyone captivated by the intersection of faith, history, and beauty, this volume poses an irresistible question: how much of the Islamic world's splendour remains yet undiscovered?
Author: Wilfrid Blunt
Format: Hardback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few civilisations have left behind a visual legacy as breathtaking and spiritually resonant as that of the Islamic world, and Splendours of Islam stands as a magnificent testament to that enduring grandeur. Wilfrid Blunt, a scholar with a refined eye for artistic and architectural achievement, chronicles the extraordinary beauty of Islamic art, architecture, and culture across centuries and continents — from the soaring minarets of Persia to the intricate geometric tilework of Central Asia's great mosques. Blunt's prose is both authoritative and lyrical, presenting Islamic civilisation not merely as a historical subject but as a living, breathing tradition of aesthetic genius. Drawing on his considerable expertise in the arts, he illuminates the theological and philosophical currents that shaped this remarkable visual culture, arguing persuasively for its place among humanity's greatest creative accomplishments. For anyone captivated by the intersection of faith, history, and beauty, this volume poses an irresistible question: how much of the Islamic world's splendour remains yet undiscovered?