Islamic Art And Architecture [Hardcover]

Henri Stierlin (Author)

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Hardcover: 292 pages
Publisher: Thames and Hudson; illustrated edition edition (Nov 26 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0500511004
ISBN-13: 978-0500511008
Product Dimensions: 36 x 26.2 x 3 cm
Shipping Weight: 2.7 Kg

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #514,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #7 in Books > Professional & Technical > Architecture > History & Periods > Islamic Architecture
- #7 in Books > Arts & Photography > Architecture > History & Periods > Islamic Architecture

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From Publishers Weekly

Art historian Henri Stierlin explores a dazzling 1,000-year-old decorative tradition in Islamic Art and Architecture: From Isfahan to the Taj Mahal. The gorgeous art book opens with several two-page full-color spreads of the mosque at Isfahan, Iran, noted for its brilliant tiles and elaborate domes. Stierlin argues that "Persian style" reigned in Islamic art from the 10th century to the late 18th and that its influence spread beyond Iran as far as India and Uzbekistan. The book boasts more than 500 color illustrations of mosques, palaces, tombs and minarets, as well as close-ups of details such as decorative stucco, calligraphy, arch designs and tile mosaics.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Islamic Art and Architecture takes a less academic approach, examining a massive span of Islamic art and history with a consistently well written text and stunning photographs, reproductions, and floor plans. The art of the building, from the elaborately tiled walls of mosques and tombs to the famed Persian arches, gets the most attention here. Fascinating explications, including a myth-debunking history of the Taj Mahal's construction, accompany the artwork. The book doesn't quite deliver on the grandiose promise of its title, but by focusing on the classical modes of Islamic art and architecture, architectural historian Stierlin provides an engrossing introduction to the diverse artistry of the Islamic world. John Green
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3.0 out of 5 stars Normal book, May 7 2004

Vladyslav Serdyuk "Vlad" (Kiev, Ukraine) - See all my reviews
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I have visited a lot of the countries which have monuments described in this book. I would say that this is normal book for such price. But if someone is interested in one of the cultural centres more deeply I recommend to find something else.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly beautiful!, Aug 3 2003

Anthony Thompson (Big Lake, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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The author (Mr. Stierlin) is designated as an "art historian". That is true, but far from complete. Judging from this book, he is also an outstanding photographer. Many books of this type are sabotaged by mediocre photography; not this one! If you have an interest in beautiful architecture beyond the shores of America, you should get this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Photographic Journey of Islamic Art and Architecture, Dec 24 2002

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A great book for someone searching for some kind of beauty,this book will touch your heart.So sit back and relax and enjoy your journey.

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