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Light of the Sufis: The Mystical Arts of Islam by Francesca Leoni, Ladan Akbarnia (Paperback, 2010)

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Light of the Sufis introduces the complex and multilayered topic of Sufism, or Islamic mysticism, by concentrating on its expression in the visual arts and offers new insights into the integrative and fluid nature of the Sufi experience that has solicited strong reactions?both negative and positive?in Muslims and non-Muslims alike for several hundred years. Sufism became well established in the 9th to 10th century and reached its height in the 12th to 13th century. From its inception, Sufism recognized the traditions and practices of other faiths and cultures with which it came into contact, adapting and incorporating elements of Greek philosophies, Christian mysticism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and Buddhism. This diversity has been reflected not only in the words and the lives of celebrated Sufi mystics but also in some of the finest literature, music, performance, and visual arts produced in the Islamic world. Lavishly illustrated, this exhibition catalogue presents exceptional works in various media from diverse areas of the Islamic world, including North Africa, Turkey, Iran, and India, and dating from the ninth century to the present.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-13
9780300164640
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96315802

Product Key Features

Subject Area
Social Organisations
Author
Francesca Leoni, Ladan Akbarnia
Publication Name
Light of the Sufis: the Mystical Arts of Islam
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
160 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
305mm
Item Width
230mm
Item Weight
782g

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Ladan Akbarnia, Francesca Leoni
Series Title
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States

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