Product Description

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. The Art of the Islamic Garden examines that magic, describes the component parts and explains the design and symbolism which to allow a deeper understanding of the beauty.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #139166 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

About the Author
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.

Customer Reviews

Deeply interesting
The author of this book is a convert to Islam, as well as an expert in Islamic gardens. Her book explains the religious significance of the gardens, and I found her faith made them come all the more alive, rather than just the vague holiday memories they had been before to me. She also includes many practical tips on creating a similar style garden for yourself.
My only criticism is that a few of the photographs are not very good quality (but there are many photographs here and most are very good). Also the author's devotion to the subject means that you may miss the lightness of touch and humour that are common in non-academic writing nowadays.