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Islamic art has long been misunderstood in the West as no more than decoration. This study explains how the geometrical patterns of Islamic art reveal intrinsic cosmological laws. The primary function of the patterns is to lead the mind from the literal world towards the underlying reality. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)745.44917671The arts Graphic arts and decorative arts Decorative Arts Pure And AppliedLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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