Damascus Tiles Publisher / University of Chicago Press Illustrated with pages from herbals

Illustrated with pages from herbals held within the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens

the decadence of yellow

and the brilliant – over 100 individual heroes of legend from cultures around the world are profiled in an engaging and fun way

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Damascus Tiles Publisher / University of Chicago Press Illustrated with pages from herbalsThis highly acclaimed book by a leading Islamic art expert explores one of art history's most overlooked treasures the vibrant ceramic tiles of Syria and especially its capital Damascus. Architectural ceramic decoration is one of the most celebrated manifestations of the arts of Islam. Spanning a period from the thirteenth to the twentieth century, the tiles featured in this book exhibit a rich range of influences from Persia, Turkey, China and even