Water Islam And Art
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Water Islam And Art
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Author : Alessandro Vanoli
language : en
Publisher: Silvana Editoriale
Release Date : 2019
Water Islam And Art written by Alessandro Vanoli and has been published by Silvana Editoriale this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Art categories.
"There exists an age-old and intimate bond between water and the Islamic world. This relationship can be explained only in part by atmospheric conditions: an ancient legacy of previous cultures and civilizations, a deep sense of religion and many complex social and cultural themes. Water belongs to our most profound dreams: it evokes motherhood, cleanliness, purity, sensuality, and death. Naturally, this is true for every civilization, but in Islam this series of ideas found its most profound meaning, turning water into one of the cornerstones of human existence: a cornerstone that is both spiritual as well as social and aesthetic. Water was tamed with the qanat, became a ritual with the hammam, it was venerated as a heavenly gift and feared as a divine punishment. The statements in the Qur'an and subsequent literature illustrate the historic development of the many roles and meanings of water and the incarnation of its significance in Islamic art and craftsmanship. This volume tells a story through artifacts, books, and miniatures, but also through canalization systems in Syria, gardens in Spain and baths in Istanbul. In this story everyday life, art and technology intertwined offering the reader a new approach to the millenary Islamic culture"--Page 4 of cover.
Rivers Of Paradise
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Author : Sheila Blair
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Rivers Of Paradise written by Sheila Blair and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Art categories.
For millennia the collection, distribution, and symbolism of water have played pivotal roles in the lands where Islam has flourished. This book is the first to address this important subject. A diverse spectrum of scholars covers a wide range of topics: from the revelation of Islam in the 7th century to today’s conservation and development issues, from watering oases in the Moroccan desert to the flooded plains of Bengal. Copiously illustrated with beautiful color photographs and newly drawn plans and maps, this book will provoke readers to appreciate and acknowledge the essential, if often invisible and transitory, roles that water played in the arts of the Islamic lands and beyond.
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.
God Is Beautiful And Loves Beauty
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Author : Sheila S. Blair
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
God Is Beautiful And Loves Beauty written by Sheila S. Blair and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Art and society categories.
The Islamic world, spanning centuries and far-flung regions, is renowned for its diverse cultural and artistic traditions. This sumptuous book delves into that vast creative output, examining a dozen exquisite objects in the Museum of Islamic Art, in Doha, Qatar, designed by the Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei and opened in 2008. Twelve prominent scholars from across the globe select works representing various centers of Islamic life, from early Spain to 17th-century India, as well as a range of media including textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and miniature paintings. Authoritative texts put the objects into context, exploring the relationships to those people who produced and lived among them. In addition, architectural critic Paul Goldberger discusses the museum, assessing its place in Pei's career and in the broader scope of Islamic architecture, while Oliver Watson, the museum's former director, sheds light on the installation of works throughout the building. Published in association with The Qatar Foundation, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar
Arab Art
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Author : Emile Prisse d'Avennes
language : de
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
Release Date : 2010
Arab Art written by Emile Prisse d'Avennes and has been published by Taschen America Llc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Art categories.
A girl whose fortunes have plummeted from wealthy aristocrat to servant-girl. A magic hazel twig. A prince. A desperate escape from danger. This is not the story of a girl whose fairy godmother arranges her future for her. This is the story of Selena, who will take charge of her own destiny, and learn that her magic is not to be feared but celebrated.
Pearls From Water Rubies From Stone
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Author : Linda Komaroff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Pearls From Water Rubies From Stone written by Linda Komaroff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with categories.
Islamic Art
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Author : Barbara Brend
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 1991
Islamic Art written by Barbara Brend and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Art categories.
Presents a region-by-region history of the art of the Islamic world, looking at architecture, the art of the book, mosaics, pottery, textiles, and other decorative art forms.
Islamic Art
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Author : Nuzhat Kazmi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Islamic Art written by Nuzhat Kazmi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Architecture categories.
Islamic Art is a product of certain forceful factors that created a cultural milieu which was centred on the religious ethos and intellectual affinities inspired by Islam and its followers. No art can grow in isolation and nor did Islamic art. From its early manifestations to this date, it has taken from other cultural traditions and has also given to different social structures and visual languages of the world. This book looks at the artistic output of the Islamic civilization through the centuries, from the time of its inception to its interpretations in the contemporary world. The author has brought the inclusive as well as the exclusive qualities of this great tradition of the world with the empathy and seriousness that this unique art demand.
The Meaning Of Islamic Art
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Author : Khursheed Kamal Aziz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Meaning Of Islamic Art written by Khursheed Kamal Aziz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Art, Islamic categories.
Masterpieces From The Department Of Islamic Art In The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
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Author : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 2011
Masterpieces From The Department Of Islamic Art In The Metropolitan Museum Of Art written by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
This book explores the great diversity and range of Islamic culture through one of the finest collections in the world. Published to coincide with the historic reopening of the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum's Islamic Art Department, it presents nearly three hundred masterworks created in the rich tradition of the Islamic faith and culture. The Metropolitan's renowned holdings range chronologically from the origins of Islam in the 7th century through the 19th century, and geographically from as far west as Spain to as far east as Southeast Asia.