Islamic Art: Architecture, Calligraphy and Masterpieces
Architecture, Calligraphy and Masterpieces
Publication Specifications
Publisher: Yale University Press 路 2018
Author: Dr. Hassan Abbas
Translations: International Academic Edition
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Digital & Audio
An expansive curation of sacred calligraphy, Quranic illuminations, and architectural masterpieces from the Umayyad, Abbasid, Safavid, and Mughal periods.
“A visual and intellectual feast celebrating Islamic architectural and artistic ingenuity.”
International Editions & Translations
Global CirculationSouth Asian Academic Press
Authorized regional translation and institutional distribution across South Asia.
Indian Subcontinent Edition
Published and circulated across university libraries, research centers and academic repositories.
Tehran Academic Press
Specialized regional translation with scholarly critical apparatus and historical commentary.
Monograph & Seminar Edition
Circulated in major international libraries and university research archives.
Critical Acclaim & Academic Reviews
“Essential for universities and collectors of sacred Islamic manuscripts and iconography.”
— Oxford Islamic Studies
“Combines deep archival scholarship with accessible, lucid prose. An indispensable reference for scholars, students, and general readers alike.”
— Scholarly Press Review
40+ International Lectures & University Keynotes
Course Syllabi & Examination Adoption
Faculty PortalUniversity instructors and professors across international security, Middle Eastern studies, and Islamic history may request digital examination copies for syllabus design.
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