audiobook Art of Islam; Language and Meaning (Library of Perennial Philosophy Sacred Art in Tradition) by Titus Burckhardt in History

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Ananda Coomaraswamy (1877-1947) was one of the most famous scholars of Indian art; culture; and religion. He served for many years as the Keeper of Indian and Islamic Art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts; establishing one of the most impressive collections of oriental artifacts in the world. This anthology contains thematically arranged excerpts from his many writings; letters; and speeches; making it a uniquely accessible collection of his wisdom and insight. It is richly illustrated with over 140 black-and-white historical photographs and paintings.