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Underneath Which Rivers Flow

Underneath Which Rivers Flow The Symbolism of the Islamic Garden

Paperback (23 Oct 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Noting the fundamental Islamic conception of Paradise as a garden, demonstrates how earthly gardens are based on that archetype and explains their profound sacred symbolism. Finds that, like medieval Christian gardens, they represent a form of sacred art to draw the visitor closer to God. Nicely illustrated in color. No index. Distributed in the US

Book information

ISBN: 9781898465065
Publisher: Prince of Wales's Institute of Architecture
Imprint: Prince of Wales's Institute of Architecture
Pub date:
DEWEY: 712.0917671
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Weight: 283g
Height: 300mm
Width: 215mm
Spine width: 6mm