{"product_id":"the-art-of-the-islamic-garden-9781861266095","title":"The Art of the Islamic Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Islamic garden is regarded as one of the highest forms of visual art in the civilization of Islam. The principal elements are water and shade; they are also characterized by the chahar-bagh: a four-fold pattern  constructed around a central pool or fountain  with four streams flowing toward the four corners of the earth. Aesthetically  this design provides a striking feature in itself; however  a true appreciation of an Islamic garden is only ever complete with an understanding of the spiritual symbolism manifested in its design and planting. This lavish book provides both an intellectual guide to the symbolism of the Islamic garden and a practical guide to its component parts  with recommendations for suitable trees  shrubs  and flowers and advice on creating an Islamic garden in cooler climates. Garden designer Emma Clark teaches Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts at The Princes Foundation  London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651719585845,"sku":"ByrdShop_186126609X","price":198.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781861266095.jpg?v=1781838233","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-the-islamic-garden-9781861266095","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}