I am looking for books with a story (fiction or creative non-fiction) on islamic art?

I am looking for books with a story (fiction or creative non-fiction) on islamic art. Asked by newbie990588 59 months ago Similar questions: books story fiction creative non fiction islamic art Society > Religion & Spirituality.

Similar questions: books story fiction creative non fiction islamic art.

MY NAME IS RED, by Orhan Pamuk MY NAME IS RED, by Orhan Pamuk, Alfred A. Knopf, 2001, is a wonderful dip into cultural Islam. An historical novel set in Istanbul during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Murat III, 1574-95, and somewhat beyond into the reign of Sultan Ahmet I, it concerns the fate of miniaturists and illuminators whose art form began during the Timurid Dynasty, 1370-1526.

Early fifteenth century Herat (of present day Afghanistan) had been the center of Islamic painting, and Bihzad was considered its greatest master. Sources: http://www.freewilliamsburg.com/december_2001/books.html .

This was a powerful, complex, and moving book After reading this, I had the chance to first hear the author speak, and then, afterward, take place in a small group discussion with him. He went on to win the nobel prize. "My Name is Red" by Orhan Pamuk This novel stirred me; it is at once historical, emotional, romantic, thrilling, and heavily philosophical.

There are large portions of it which discuss specific areas of Islamic (Ottoman / Turkish ... the terminological distinctions can become ponderous) art, especially illuminated manuscripts. It isn't just a discussion ... it's an exploration of the relationship between human beings and society and art and ... ah! As you can tell, I get overwhelmed when I start discussing this.My only advice besides purchasing (or borrowing this book) would be to make sure to 'hang in there' for the first ... say 75-100 pages, which are much slower than the rest of the book.

Don't give up on it ... the rewards will be many. Best of luck & enjoy! Sources: Life experience ... MarcusTulliusCicero's Recommendations My Name Is Red Amazon List Price: $14.95 Used from: $8.00 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 93 reviews) .

Some stories and some non-fiction edfoug's Recommendations Islamic Aesthetics: An Introduction Amazon List Price: $25.00 Used from: $15.00 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 1 reviews) Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World (Islamic Civilization and Muslim Networks) Amazon List Price: $17.95 Used from: $10.50 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 3 reviews) The Art of the Islamic Garden Amazon List Price: $55.00 Used from: $25.86 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 1 reviews) Anthology of Arabic Literature, Culture, and Thought from Pre-Islamic Times to the Present Amazon List Price: $60.00 Used from: $58.75 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 7 reviews) Islamic Civilization: Contributions, and Influence: A Compendium of Literature Amazon List Price: $95.00 Used from: $21.05 .

Newbie989877, regarding your answer "MY NAME IS RED, by Orhan Pamuk":It's oftentimes very cool when you submit an answer, and then find that someone else said the same thing! (Not always -- I'm not one for persistent groupthink, but, occasionally, it can be very affirming/reassuring! ).

" "What were the best fiction books of 2006?" "Please name some of your favorite non fiction books. " "What are your top five must-read non-fiction books? " "buy books by "capstone fiction?"" "Are there any good fiction books out there having to do with biomedical ethics?

" "Looking for two fiction books - Headmaster and something about lizards" "FICTION - have you read this story recently? " "from looking at the title which one of the following books is most likely to be non fiction?

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Looking for two fiction books - Headmaster and something about lizards.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.