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The Art of the Islamic Garden

The Art of the Islamic Garden

by EmmaClark (Author)

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    Paperback 2010

    $21.18
Synopsis

Islamic gardens are enchanting places. Just the names of some of the most beautiful gardens in the world - the Alhambra, the Generalife, the Shalimar - conjure up images of calm and even divine beauty. No visitor is left untouched by their magic. This new paperback edition of The Art of the Islamic Garden is an introduction to the design, symbolism and making of an Islamic Garden and it examines that magic, describes the component parts which allow a deeper understanding of the beauty.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 208
 Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Published: 20 Jul 2010
ISBN 10: 1847972047
ISBN 13: 9781847972040

Media Reviews
`a beautifully illustrated introduction to the design, symbolism and creating of an Islamic garden' (SirReadaLot.org) * SirReadaLot.org *
`a thorough case study of the issues that arise in attempting to adapt traditional Islamic garden principles...' (Saudi Aramco World) * Saudi Aramco World *
Author Bio
Emma Clark is a writer, lecturer and designer specializing in traditional Islamic art and architecture. She teaches part-time on the Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts Programme at The Prince's Foundation in London.