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The Cultural Atlas of Islam
The Cultural Atlas of Islam is a reference work by Palestinian-American philosopher Isma'il Raji al-Faruqi and Lois Lamya al-Faruqi, published posthumously in 1986. Combining a substantial text with maps and illustrations, it surveys Islamic history, regions, arts, and institutions across multiple periods and geographies.
The book presents text and visual material on Islamic societies’ historical development, regional distribution, and cultural production. The book has been described as "a lavish, visual feast" with a substantial text.
The book was the final collaboration between Isma'il al-Faruqi and his wife, Lois Lamya al-Faruqi, combining his philosophical perspective with her expertise in Islamic art and music. The volume appeared in 1986 as a joint posthumous publication. The authors aimed to provide a comprehensive portrayal of Islamic culture, addressing various aspects of its historical and cultural development.
The Cultural Atlas of Islam is organized into several key sections:
The introduction provides an overview of the Islamic world, its people, and its cultural diversity.
This section offers a detailed chronology of Islamic history from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the modern era.
This part includes maps and descriptions of the regions where Islam is practised, highlighting the diversity within the Muslim world.
In this section, the book explores Islamic art, architecture, literature, music, and science, illustrating the achievements of Muslim civilizations.
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The Cultural Atlas of Islam
The Cultural Atlas of Islam is a reference work by Palestinian-American philosopher Isma'il Raji al-Faruqi and Lois Lamya al-Faruqi, published posthumously in 1986. Combining a substantial text with maps and illustrations, it surveys Islamic history, regions, arts, and institutions across multiple periods and geographies.
The book presents text and visual material on Islamic societies’ historical development, regional distribution, and cultural production. The book has been described as "a lavish, visual feast" with a substantial text.
The book was the final collaboration between Isma'il al-Faruqi and his wife, Lois Lamya al-Faruqi, combining his philosophical perspective with her expertise in Islamic art and music. The volume appeared in 1986 as a joint posthumous publication. The authors aimed to provide a comprehensive portrayal of Islamic culture, addressing various aspects of its historical and cultural development.
The Cultural Atlas of Islam is organized into several key sections:
The introduction provides an overview of the Islamic world, its people, and its cultural diversity.
This section offers a detailed chronology of Islamic history from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the modern era.
This part includes maps and descriptions of the regions where Islam is practised, highlighting the diversity within the Muslim world.
In this section, the book explores Islamic art, architecture, literature, music, and science, illustrating the achievements of Muslim civilizations.