{"product_id":"the-art-of-orientation","title":"The Art of Orientation","description":"Condition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9783777435930\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2021\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hirmer Verlag GmbH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Orientation\u003c\/i\u003e explores the mosque through 125 artefacts from across the Islamic world. It employs an original and contemporary approach by incorporating essays by leading Arab and international authors, which provide a fresh interpretation of the cultural history behind the shown objects by interweaving concepts, histories and ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Publication is a tribute to the mosque and an exploration of its origins, meanings and functions through a careful selection of artifacts, including intricate and striking pulpits, prayer rugs, lamps and manuscripts. The book examines the progression from the humble mud-brick structure of the prophet's first Mosque in Medina to the imposing stone mosques of Cairo and Istanbul. It includes contributions from a range of highly acclaimed international scholars. Personalized and insightful they present these masterpieces of Islamic Art in an entertaining and accessible way.","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43075482320985,"sku":"PR915919","price":158.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/image_TIBIUTTZCQ4A.jpg?v=1771359339","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/the-art-of-orientation","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}