Islamic Art :: Book Review Aasim Naseem, September 26, 2011March 12, 2024 A distinguish importance has been attributed to this book that differentiates it from the rest of its peers on the shelf; This book is a gift from LAFZ media for my first article in their online magazine; Considering my keen interest in Muslim history, especially in Mughal architecture, the editor of LAFZ, Mr. Yasser Chaudhary chose this book for me and let me say honestly, it content my thrust in various ways; I’m grateful to LAFZ media;The title was enough to tell the whole story. The table of contents make my curiosity 2x, and finally, the diversity of content around a single theme made this research so valuable piece of work on this topic; I just have covered two chapters and it does not let me make a bookmark to read later on;Written by Nuzhat Kazmi, this invaluable book looks at the artistic output of the Islamic civilisation from the time of its inception to its interpretations in the contemporary world. Various photographs support their relevant topics and sections, hence making this script a complete source of reference for any reader on this topic;Islamic Art, The Past and Modern covers the different aspects of Islamic arts under the following headsThe Art of PaintingThe Art of CalligraphyThe Art of Carpet and Textile WeavingDecorative Islamic Art: Pottery, Ceramics, Glass and MetalThe Art of ArchitectureIslamic Art and the Modern WorldMajor DynastiesSeems the last page flip will not take too long.WHICH BOOK YOU ARE READING NOW A DAYS? Aasim NaseemI’m an engineer by profession, a blogger and a photojournalist by hobby. Seasonal writer at LAFZ Media UK. I write on different topics and things around us. Contact me at +971.56.126.8842 or Aasim.Naseem@outlook.com My Bookshelf CeramicsDecorative Islamic Art: PotteryGlass and MetalIslamic artIslamic Art and the Modern Worldislamic art the past and the presentLafz magazineLafz medialafz onlineMajor DynastiesMugal architecturenuzhat kazmiThe Art of ArchitectureThe Art of CalligraphyThe Art of Carpet and Textile WeavingThe Art of PaintingThe Past and Moderen
book Cover – Colors of Islamic Art..:) – very eye catching well i have no interest in history but the way u introduce n discuss now i hv to start reading such stuff…..:)Reply