The Art Of The Islamic Garden
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The Art Of The Islamic Garden
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Author : Emma Clark
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2010-07-31
The Art Of The Islamic Garden written by Emma Clark and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-31 with Gardening categories.
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. Topics covered include: history, symbolism and the Quran in relation to the traditional Islamic garden; significance of design and layout of the garden explained, geometry, hard landscaping and architectural elements and aguide to designing the garden with water, and recommendations for trees, shrubs and flowers. There is a unique account of the design and planting of HRH The Prince of Wales' Carpet Garden at Highgrove.
Islamic Gardens And Landscapes
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Author : D. Fairchild Ruggles
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2011-12-30
Islamic Gardens And Landscapes written by D. Fairchild Ruggles and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-30 with Architecture categories.
Western admirers have long seen the Islamic garden as an earthly reflection of the paradise said to await the faithful. However, such simplification, Ruggles contends, denies the sophistication and diversity of the art form. Islamic Gardens and Landscapes immerses the reader in the world of the architects of the great gardens of the Islamic world, from medieval Morocco to contemporary India. Just as Islamic culture is historically dense, sophisticated, and complex, so too is the history of its built landscapes. Islamic gardens began from the practical need to organize the surrounding space of human civilization, tame nature, enhance the earth's yield, and create a legible map on which to distribute natural resources. Ruggles follows the evolution of these early farming efforts to their aristocratic apex in famous formal gardens of the Alhambra in Spain and the Taj Mahal in Agra. Whether in a humble city home or a royal courtyard, the garden has several defining characteristics, which Ruggles discusses. Most notable is an enclosed space divided into four equal parts surrounding a central design element. The traditional Islamic garden is inwardly focused, usually surrounded by buildings or in the form of a courtyard. Water provides a counterpoint to the portioned green sections. Ranging across poetry, court documents, agronomy manuals, and early garden representations, and richly illustrated with pictures and site plans, Islamic Gardens and Landscapes is a book of impressive scope sure to interest scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Underneath Which Rivers Flow
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Author : Emma Clark
language : en
Publisher: Pwia
Release Date : 1996
Underneath Which Rivers Flow written by Emma Clark and has been published by Pwia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Gardens categories.
Noting the fundamental Islamic conception of Paradise as a garden, demonstrates how earthly gardens are based on that archetype and explains their profound sacred symbolism. Finds that, like medieval Christian gardens, they represent a form of sacred art to draw the visitor closer to God. Nicely illustrated in color. No index. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Gardens Of Renaissance Europe And The Islamic Empires
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Author : Mohammad Gharipour
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2017-11-16
Gardens Of Renaissance Europe And The Islamic Empires written by Mohammad Gharipour and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-16 with Architecture categories.
The cross-cultural exchange of ideas that flourished in the Mediterranean during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries profoundly affected European and Islamic society. Gardens of Renaissance Europe and the Islamic Empires considers the role and place of gardens and landscapes in the broader context of the information sharing that took place among Europeans and Islamic empires in Turkey, Persia, and India. In illustrating commonalities in the design, development, and people’s perceptions of gardens and nature in both regions, this volume substantiates important parallels in the revolutionary advancements in landscape architecture that took place during the era. The contributors explain how the exchange of gardeners as well as horticultural and irrigation techniques influenced design traditions in the two cultures; examine concurrent shifts in garden and urban landscape design, such as the move toward more public functionality; and explore the mutually influential effects of politics, economics, and culture on composed outdoor space. In doing so, they shed light on the complexity of cultures and politics during the Renaissance. A thoughtfully composed look at the effects of cross-cultural exchange on garden design during a pivotal time in world history, this thought-provoking book points to new areas in inquiry about the influences, confluences, and connections between European and Islamic garden traditions. In addition to the editor, the contributors include Cristina Castel-Branco, Paula Henderson, Simone M. Kaiser, Ebba Koch, Christopher Pastore, Laurent Paya, D. Fairchild Ruggles, Jill Sinclair, and Anatole Tchikine.
Earthly Paradise
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Author : Jonas Benzion Lehrman
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1980-01-01
Earthly Paradise written by Jonas Benzion Lehrman and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980-01-01 with Art categories.
Paradise Gardens
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Author : Monty Don
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-03-22
Paradise Gardens written by Monty Don and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-22 with Gardening categories.
'Lavish ... a celebration of the history and enduring romance of Islamic gardens' Washington Post As seen on the highly acclaimed BBC2 series Monty Don's Paradise Gardens, a glorious celebration of the richness of Islamic culture through some of the most beautiful gardens on earth. In the Islamic tradition, a garden with its central elements of water, the scent of fruit trees, and places for rest and reflection, celebrate heaven on earth. Paradise gardens play a central role in everyday life in the Islamic world, yet little is known about them. Monty Don and acclaimed photographer, Derry Moore, set off on a journey to find out more about the principles and immersive delights of paradise gardens and how a very different culture and climate has influenced garden design round the world. Their journey covers twenty-nine gardens from the Real Alcazar and the Alhambra in Spain, and Le Jardin Majorelle in Morocco, to Highgrove and a Mughal garden in Bradford in England. There are some spectacular and rarely seen examples such as Pasargadae and the Maidan in Isfahan, Iran, the birthplace of paradise gardens, as well as the more renowned examples such as Turkey's Topkapi Palace and the Amber Palace and Taj Mahal in India. 'A garden, green and filled with water is heaven on earth - it is paradise.' Monty Don ALSO BY MONTY DON & DERRY MOORE JAPANESE GARDENS: A JOURNEY An exploration of the exquisite beauty and fascinating history of the most beautiful and famous gardens across Japan, from Kenrok-en to the Zen gardens of Tokyo. 'A fabulous, bonsai-filled book' Daily Mail
Majorelle Garden And Museum Of Islamic Art
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Author : Majorelle Garden and Museum of Islamic Art
language : en
Publisher:
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Majorelle Garden And Museum Of Islamic Art written by Majorelle Garden and Museum of Islamic Art and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Islamic Art And Visual Culture
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Author : D. Fairchild Ruggles
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-04-25
Islamic Art And Visual Culture written by D. Fairchild Ruggles and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-25 with Art categories.
Islamic Art and Visual Culture is a collection of primary sources in translation accompanied by clear and concise introductory essays that provide unique insights into the aesthetic and cultural history of one of the world's major religions. Collects essential translations from sources as diverse as the Qur'an, court chronicles, technical treatises on calligraphy and painting, imperial memoirs, and foreign travel accounts Includes clear and concise introductory essays Situates each text and explains the circumstances in which it was written--the date, place, author, and political conditions Provides a vivid window into Islamic visual culture and society An indispensable tool for teachers and students of art and visual culture
Gardens In The Time Of The Great Muslim Empires
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Author : Attilio Petruccioli
language : en
Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers
Release Date : 1997
Gardens In The Time Of The Great Muslim Empires written by Attilio Petruccioli and has been published by Brill Academic Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Architecture categories.
Interest in the Islamic garden has increased considerably in the past years, to such a point where a conference specifically on this subject was held at M.I.T. in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1994. This volume collects eight papers from the conference and two additional papers especially written for the book, to advance and promote the attention given by scholars these days to Islamic landscape architecture.
Gardens Landscape And Vision In The Palaces Of Islamic Spain
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language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2000
Gardens Landscape And Vision In The Palaces Of Islamic Spain written by and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Agriculture categories.