{"product_id":"islamic-aesthetics-an-introduction","title":"Islamic Aesthetics: An Introduction","description":"Oliver Leaman challenges common perceptions about Islamic art, arguing that the criteria for evaluating art should be the same across different cultures and that the idea of Islamic art being inherently different is influenced by orientalism. He criticizes the influence of Sufism on Islamic aesthetics, suggesting it often misrepresents Islam and artistic expression. The book discusses various forms of art including painting, calligraphy, architecture, gardens, literature, films, and music, with particular attention to Qur’anic teachings. It examines interpretations of the Qur’an’s literary qualities and analyzes passages involving Yusuf and Zulaykha, as well as Sullayman and the Queen of Sheba, drawing on examples from history, art, philosophy, theology, and artifacts from the Islamic world.","brand":"bookshop.lol","offers":[{"title":"Wardah Books","offer_id":42450833866830,"sku":"9780748617357","price":50.5,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookshop.lol\/products\/islamic-aesthetics-an-introduction","provider":"bookshop.lol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}