Making Sense of Islamic Art & Architecture author-anthony-quinn China Contemporary showcases 35 examples

China Contemporary showcases 35 examples of the new wave of Chinese design through the stunning photography of Michael Freeman and the perceptive commentary and interviews of Chinese journalist Xiao Dan Wang

all of Le Corbusier’s projects responded emphatically to specific geographies

Images by the modern greats of fashion photography display the triumphs of one of the world’s most visible and distinctive brands: Edward Steichen

through inspired pairings of classic and contemporary photographs

In a consideration of recent buildings in Europe by modern masters such as James Stirling

Making Sense of Islamic Art & Architecture author-anthony-quinn China Contemporary showcases 35 examplesMaking Sense of Islamic Art & Architecture is designed to equip the cultural tourist and art student with the means to interpret paintings, buildings or artefacts in terms of the iconography and symbolism of Islam. With reference to 100 clearly illustrated and diverse historical works, readers will learn to identify the telling details that mean so much to Muslims. The book's layout is both visually striking and accessible. Each double page spread