Art of Faith

ART OF FAITH is a visually sumptuous series revealing outstanding examples of the art and architecture of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.




The films bring to life many of the greatest and most significant religious buildings through stunning photography and interviews with the people who know and love them.

Islamic Arts from Spain Islamic Arts from Spain

Islamic Arts from Spain

Intricate, elaborate, and colorful, Islamic art produced in medieval Spain has had a lasting influence on Western decorative art. This fascinating book, lavishly illustrated with objects drawn from the V&A’s collections, includes exquisite ivory caskets, including stunning Byzantine works, marble tombstones and capitals, architectural models, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and also examines the late 19th-century craze for the "Alhambresque" style promoted by English designer Owen Jones, the work of Antoni Gaudi, and much more.

Islamic Arts from Spain addresses the creation, suppression, rediscovery, and influence of Islamic art in Spain from the 8th to the 20th century . It looks first at patronage during the "Golden Age" of the Umayyad caliphate, from the mid-10th to the early 11th century, before discussing the Nasrid dynasty, who ruled from Granada while Christian monarchs were reemerging in northern Spain. The book also explores the phenomenon of the "Mudéjar," Islamic-influenced arts produced under non-Muslim patrons in the Renaissance.  

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Art of Islam, Language and Meaning: Commemorative Edition

Art of Islam, Language and Meaning

Known as an expert on Islam, Sufism, and Islamic arts & crafts, Burckhardt presents in-depth analyses of seminal examples of Islamic architecture, from Spain and Morocco to Persia and India. He examines Koranic calligraphy and illumination, arabesque, carpets and rugs, Persian miniatures, and much more while making illuminating comparisons with Christian, Hindu, and Buddhist art. Beautifully illustrated in color, this masterpiece is presented in a revised, commemorative edition containing 285 new illustrations and a new Introduction.

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The Art and Architecture of Islam, 1250-1800 (The Yale University Press Pelican Histor)

The Art and Architecture of Islam

Virtually all the masterpieces of Islamic art-the Alhambra, the Taj Mahal, and the Tahmasp Shahnama-were produced during the period from the Mongol conquests in the early thirteenth century to the advent of European colonial rule in the nineteenth. This lavishly illustrated book surveys the architecture and arts of the traditional Islamic lands during this era.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
 
A survey of the major works produced in the traditional Islamic lands.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

New Muslim Islamic Art Arabic Koran Quran Wall Hanging

Has the first vers of surat Al Naas 114:1 ???? ??????? ??????? ???????? Qul a'udhu bi rabbi n-n?s Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind Hand written. measurements: 32" X 8.5" I will ship worldwide.

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• Decorate your house with this beautiful one of a kind like leather Islamic wall hanging.

Islamic Art Gallery Version 1.0

Islamic Art Gallery

Islamic Antiquities Displayed with New Techniques Islamic art represents an important aspect of Islamic civilization and demonstrates the excellence of Muslims in this field. Despite its great importance, Islamic art and its history has remained obscure for centuries. Prompted by its keenness to shed light on such an important cultural aspect, Harf has utilized the most advanced technologies to develop the Islamic Art Gallery. The Islamic Art Gallery program aims at presenting brilliant artistic works executed by Muslims throughout the ages, starting from the first century A.H. until the thirteenth century A.H., to reveal the pioneering aspect of Muslims, their creativity and influence on many ornamental arts of other nations. Key features:

ISLAMIC ART AND CULTURE { A RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS }

ISLAMIC ART AND CULTURE 

 

“Islamic art” is a label coined in the West in the
nineteenth century. Unlike “Christian art” or “Buddhist
art,” it does not describe art with a particular set of
religious imagery. In fact, Islamic art has few exclusively
religious symbols comparable to the Christian cross.
Instead, the term “Islamic art” designates all art,
religious or secular, that was produced in lands under
Muslim leadership. Its makers and its patrons might
be Muslim or not. In this packet we look at works
that span nearly a thousand years—from shortly
after the foundation of Islam in the seventh century
to the seventeenth century when the last two great
Islamic empires—the Ottoman and the Safavid—had
reached their peak. Although the defi nition of Islamic
art usually includes work made in Mughal India, it
is beyond the scope of this packet. The works we will
look at here come from as far west as Spain and as far
east as Afghanistan.

Naturally, within this span of time and space many variations and
styles occur. Yet, Islamic art remains somehow “recognizable”
throughout. In the West, the word “art” produces mental images of
paintings hung on walls or large-scale sculpture, but these (although
not unknown) are not the focus of Islamic art.


Rather, the most important outlets for artistic expression in the Islamic world were:
- architecture
- the arts of the book (calligraphy, manuscript illumination,
and bookbinding)
- the arts of the object (especially metalwork, ceramics, glass,
and textiles)
And each of these was ornamented with a particularly Islamic
vocabulary of surface decoration:
- calligraphy
- arabesques, scrolling patterns, and floral or plant designs
- geometric designs

Islamic and Moorish Design for Shutters and Divans, from "Art and Industry" Stretched Canvas Poster Print Islamic and Moorish Design for Shutters and Divans, from "Art and Industry" Stretched Canvas Poster Print

Islamic and Moorish Design

Decorate your home or office with high quality wall décor. Islamic and Moorish Design for Shutters and Divans, from "Art and Industry" is that perfect piece that matches your style, interests, and budget.

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12x26" Islamic Marble Mosaic Stone Art Tile Wall Insert

Islamic Marble Mosaic Stone

Mosaics have endless uses and infinite possibilities! They can be used indoors or outdoors, be part of your kitchen, decorate your bathroom and the bottom of your pools, cover walls and ceilings, or serve as frames for mirrors and paintings.

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• All natural stones
• Completely hand-made
• Beautiful design
• Timeless artwork that will last a lifetime
• Uses and display locations are unlimited!

National Geographic - Secrets of Jerusalem's Holiest Sites

Secrets of Jerusalem's Holiest Sites

Secrets of Jerusalem's Holiest Sites takes us on a journey into one of the most sacred places on Earth dating back to biblical times. It is the most hotly contested piece of real estate on the planet and its name alone is enough to spark riots across the Middle East. Known as the Temple Mount to Jews and Christians and as the Noble Sanctuary to Muslims, it is so sacred to all three religions that followers willingly die for it.

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Customer Reviews

If you are looking for God, come to Jerusalem!!!
There's a saying: "If you need water, you build an aqueduct. If you are looking for God, you come to Jerusalem." Jerusalem means "City of Peace." But as a focal point of three major world religions, and home to some of those faiths' holiest sites, Jerusalem has witnessed 3,000 years of bloody conflict, intrigue and passion.

This compelling documentary from National Geographic, with exclusive access, intimately explores locales held sacred by Jews, Christians and Muslims throughout the centuries. The documentary unveils some of the rare onsite footage of the Holy sites of all the three monotheistic faiths - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. From footage filmed inside the magnificent Dome of the Rock to the vast underground expanse of Solomon's Stables to the traditional sites of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, it's a spellbinding journey into this ancient, multilayered urban landscape of war, worship and timeless wonder. As a special feature, a useful and Interactive Timeline of Jerusalem along with narration is also provided.

The documentary takes you inside the beautiful Dome of the Rock adorned with Islamic art. It is an Islamic prayer house in what Muslims call Al-Aqsa Mosque, or the Noble Sanctuary (al-Haram al-Qudsi al-Sharif in Arabic; Jews and Christians call it the Temple Mount). Built in between 687 and 691 by the 9th Caliph, Abd al-Malik, it is the oldest extant Islamic building in the world and remains one of the best known landmarks of Jerusalem. The rock in the center of the dome is the spot from which the Muslims believe Muhammad ascended for a night-long journey to Heaven in AD 621, accompanied by the angel Gabriel. In Judaism, the stone is the site where Abraham fulfilled God's test to see if he would be willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. The focus then shifts to the southern congregational mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound area commonly referred to as Al-Aqsa Mosque which can accommodate about 5,000 people worshipping inside it. The government of Israel has granted a Muslim Council, Waqf, full administration of the whole site of the Noble Sanctuary. Since the beginning of the Al-Aqsa Intifada in 2000, non-Muslims are barred from entering the site. Beneath the Noble Sanctuary is shown the mysterious natural cave known as Well of Souls which is rarely documented. According to Islamic tradition, it is the place reserved for the faithful spirits who will gather on the day of resurrection.

Another remarkable structure of the ancient times shown in the documentary is the Solomon's Stables. It is the common name of an area located directly underneath the south eastern corner of the Temple Mount, an area where the bedrock falls away steeply from the level of the Temple Mount platform. Consisting of rows of massive pillars and arches, the impressive structure was built by King Herod to support the gigantic platform for building the second Jewish temple. The area was later used by the crusaders as stables during the crusades.

The documentary then takes you to an insightful tour of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the most famous Christian church within the walled Old City of Jerusalem. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was first built by Constantine I the Great during the fourth century, after he became christian, and turned Christianity as the official religion of the Roman empire. The ground on which the church stands is venerated by most Christians as Golgotha, the Hill of Calvary, where the New Testament says that Jesus was crucified. It is said to also contain the place where Jesus was buried (the sepulchre). Immediately inside the entrance to the church is the Stone of Unction, which commemorates the preparation of Jesus' crucified body for burial. The church has been an important pilgrimage destination since the 4th century. Today it serves as the headquarters of the Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Catholic Archpriest of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre.

From the Judaism viewpoint, the documentary shows the Western Wall, a retaining wall in Jerusalem that dates from the time of the Jewish Second Temple. It is revered for its proximity to the sacred Holy of Holies on the Temple Mount, which is the Most Holy Place in Judaism. One of the highlights of the documentary is the footage of a small area below ground level, unknown to many, called "The Cave", in the Western Wall Tunnel, which is the closest to the site of the Holy of Holies - at one area only about 100 meters away from Holy of Holies. The documentary also unearths Jewish ritual baths discovered recently under the Western Wall which the Jews including Jesus would have used before entering the Jewish Temple during the first century.

This documentary effectively captures the essence and the enigma of the city that is Jerusalem, thereby helping to retrace the main events in the history of Jerusalem with onsite footage, reenactments and excellent narration throughout. It is highly recommended to those who wish to understand the troubled psyche, mystery, passion and legend of the city called Jerusalem.

For the three world faiths, Jerusalem's holiest sites have been a gateway of Heaven since the days of the Bible and shall be so until the day of resurrection. From their beginning, all three faiths shared the common stories, prophets and an undying devotion to the holy sites of Jerusalem. In the end, it is going to be the place where their destinies are also tied to. After watching this, one just wonders how such a tiny piece of land in the whole world could evoke so much passion among the followers of three great world faiths, that their very own lives and their fates are bound to it, whether directly or indirectly, until the end of times.

An Excellent DVD

This is an excellent DVD that I have shown to my 9th Grade World Geography class. I highly recommend it for educational purposes.

Excellent story and information.

This DVD gives excellent information on the muslim hajj pilgramage. I just wish it could be two hours long instead of just one hour.

Islamic Art and Architecture (The World of Art) Islamic Art and Architecture (The World of Art)

Islamic Art and Architecture

Covering one thousand years of history and an area stretching from the Atlantic to the borders of India and China, Robert Hillenbrand incorporates all the latest discoveries and interpretations in this authoritative guide to the arts of Islam. From the supreme confidence of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem to the scores of exquisite buildings of Ottoman Istanbul; from the extraordinary virtuosity of Persian painting in the fifteenth century to the vivid ceramic tradition of Ottoman Iznik--Hillenbrand does justice to both the highlights and the ongoing evolution of the full range of Islamic arts. Supported by a glossary of Islamic terms, a time line, and maps, this book traces the architecture, calligraphy, book illumination, painting, ceramics, textiles, and metalwork of a vastly accomplished and influential civilization.

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Robert Hillenbrand, Professor of Islamic Art at Edinburgh University, is an acknowledged world expert on Islamic art and architecture.

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Customer Reviews

Good Indepth Introduction

As a beginner to the world of Islamic Art and architecture, I recently completed reading this book and found it a good introduction. It covers the development and major themes in architecture, ceramics, figure painting and calligraphy (textiles to a smaller extent) of Ummayyad, Abbasid, Fatimid, Saljuq, Atabegs, Mamluks, Islamic Spain and Morrocco, Ilkhanids/Timurids, Safavids and the Ottomans.

Islamic art and architecture of the Indian Subcontinent (eg Dehli Sultanate or Mughal India) is not covered at all in this book.

It has a good sampling of pictures in colour of especially major architectural monuments. I think the strength of this book is especially strong as an introduction to Islamic architecture. Its coverage of the other areas is not bad either.

Absolutely Divine

This book has an unbilievable combination of detail, broad coverage of various topics, ability to keep attention concentrated due to a great way the book is written. Illustrations were both artistically beautiful and helpful in understanding the topics covered. I am in love with this book and, after library reading it, I am ordering it today!!!

Good Book

Bought this book for my daughters Art class. It had all the information she needed. As alway amazon delivered quickly, with no delays.

Islamic Design: A Genius for Geometry (Wooden Books)

Islamic Design

An exploration of the construction and meaning of Islamic geometric patterns.

Throughout their long history the craft traditions of the Islamic world evolved a multitude of styles applied to a great variety of media but always with unifying factors that make them instantly recognizable. Harmony is central. There are two key aspects to the visual structure of Islamic designÂ--calligraphy using Arabic script (one of the world's great calligraphic traditions) and abstract ornamentation using a varied but remarkably integrated visual language. Focusing on Islamic geometric patterns, simple and complex, man-made and in nature, this book offers unique insight into Islamic culture.

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Daud Sutton is director of the Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation's design studio Editio Electrum, specializing in the fine reproduction of carpet pages from ancient manuscripts. He lives in England.

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Customer Reviews

Practically Perfect in Every Way
I first encountered the Wooden Books series in a little bookshop in New Orleans' Garden District. Their small size were the perfect juxtaposition to their weighty (sometimes arcane) subjects. I was hooked immediately. Not every Wooden Book lives up to the series' promise, but Islamic Design certainly does -- a worthy addition to any collection.

Interesting book, but...

This book gives an interesting taste of Islamic design, but it is not clear what the author intended to accomplish. The subtitle is "A genius for geometry," and the book does show some designs that are both geometrically cleaver and very beautiful. But the book consists of a series of very short chapters that have little or no continuity, and I would be surprised to find anyone has succeeded in reading the book through from beginning to end. There is little said about the historical development of these designs within Islamic tradition, and nothing at all informing readers that Islamic design developed from earlier Roman (Pagan), and Byzantine (Christian) sources. Readers hoping to learn how to actually draw these, or similar, designs will almost certainly need the help of other books.

An interesting book

I haven't looked at it in too much detail but it has plenty of cool, trippy looking geometrical patterns. It actually shows you how to make all these patterns as well. Nice.