Behind the clamorous headlines of militant and political Islam lies a more serene and cultivated form of traditional Islam. Jean-Louis Michon, a UNESCO advisor tasked with preserving the architectural and artistic heritage of Islam, unveils this lesser-known dimension of the world's second largest religion.
Language
English
Pages
154
Format
Paperback
Publisher
World Wisdom Books
Release
July 30, 2008
ISBN
1933316519
ISBN 13
9781933316512
Introduction to Traditional Islam, Illustrated: Foundations, Art, and Spirituality
Behind the clamorous headlines of militant and political Islam lies a more serene and cultivated form of traditional Islam. Jean-Louis Michon, a UNESCO advisor tasked with preserving the architectural and artistic heritage of Islam, unveils this lesser-known dimension of the world's second largest religion.