Islamic Art and Architecture (World of Art)

I ordered this book for my upper Art history class for Islamic architecture class which was so much fun. If you ever run across a Dr Morris please take her class immediately. She is amazing professor and a world class Art historian. I am keeping this book to help with traveling

When I bought this book, I was taking an introductory course on Islamic art and architecture at a local university. Our class textbook, however, was written in such a convoluted, dense, unengaging manner that I dreaded doing my reading assignments. Hillenbrands book , though scholarly, draws the reader skillfully into the world of Islamic history. It covers much of the same material as my textbook, but Hillebrand is A WRITER as well as historian. I highly recommend the book to anyone beginning to explore Islamic art.

really wonderful, comprehensive book. I wish it followed up a bit more with contemporary examples, as many modern and contemporary islamic works draw heavily on the influence and motifs of the past. overall a great and informative book.

This text book is another recommendation from my professor at my Art of Islam class. It is good to follow, read, and study. Another keeper for my library collection.

Good book about the research field with beautiful pictures.

Bought this book for my husband who was taking an Islamic Art and Architecture class. It was a useful resource for the course, knowledgeably researched and written. We purchased a used copy that arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Would recommend based on content, quality and service.

Nice reference book for someone interested, in general, in Islamic Art. Good condition for a used copy which made it capable of use as a gift.

Bought it as a gift, it worked well for its purposes

Wrong information, a personal point of view of the history. There is no sufficient explanation of the artistic perspective, badly written with a lot of confusion

Highly recommended to everyone who's into islamic art in general. Accurate illustrations, nice contextualization and interpretation of the islamic history of architecture. Rich text next to the illustrations, definitely a good purchase.

Livro chegou em perfeito estado, entrega realizada muito antes do previsto pelo site! Veio embalado em plástico original e, para transporte, em caixa de papelão própria para livros. Fornecedor muito cuidadoso!

Bad book no use because pictures are very faded and not detailed

Somewhat academic but very informative and well set out. I am visiting a number of sites explained in the book and feel it has left me well prepared.