• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6 x 0.9 inches

A fresh introduction to Islamic culture uses the visual arts to explain the religion’s unique way of living life and viewing reality. Careful, clear analysis of these images accompany illuminations of the Koran, details of prayer rugs, domestic objects, and architecture of mosques and pilgrimage sites, showing the diversity and profundity of Islam in a timely new light.