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Henri Stierlin (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson; illustrated edition edition (4 Nov 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0500511004
  • ISBN-13: 978-0500511008
  • Product Dimensions: 36 x 26.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 175,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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From the frontiers of Iran to the heart of India, architects, landscape gardeners, calligraphers, miniaturists and weavers have made their mark on the Islamic tradition. Turquoise marble cupolas; arches adorned with flowers and arabesques; motionless basins reflecting the slender minarets in the form of glittering stalactites; scintillating enamels of floral bouquets - all of these components are an integral part of the luxury, refinement and spirituality that can be defined as 'Persian style'. Islamic Art and Architecture explores and celebrates the cities of Islam, from Tabriz and Yazd to Kerman to Khiva, from Lahore to Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra. Henri Stierlin offers a key to an intimate understanding of this immense heritage in a thorough text closely allied to crisp, full-colour illustrations.

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Henri Stierlin is a renowned historian of Islamic art and architecture, and has published widely on the subject.

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It might sound disparaging but this is a coffee table book - albeit a beautiful book to sip your coffee over. The potography is stunning - there are the usual breathtaking pictures (especially from Iran) with some good notes of explanation. It is not a scholarly text - and it does not pretend to be. I gave it 5 stars because I am always inspired and awestruck when I open this book.
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A Gorgeous Book 3 Oct 2010
Format:Hardcover
I was given this book as a gift, and I love it. It's a fantastic book, with great photos and text is brilliant. If you like Asia, architecture and great photos this book is for you.

It makes you want to book a flight to Iran and India and see the places for real.
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Breathtakingly beautiful! 4 Aug 2003
By Anthony Thompson - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
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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Islamic Art and Architecture: From Isfahan to the Taj Mahal 23 July 2005
By W. Richard Oakes Jr. - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
The book portrays Islamic architecture through the ages and throughout the Muslim world in a manner that portrays both it's beauty and the similar features that transcend geography and time. It is particularly enlightening to Westerners who have little exposure to history, the non-Western world, or Islam.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A Photographic Journey of Islamic Art and Architecture 24 Dec 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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