The Art of the Islamic Garden Paperback – July 31, 2010

Gorgeous pictures. The Islamic garden created a design format that continues to be emulated all over the world. This book is highly informative and enjoyable.

I have been waiting for this book for several months; now that I have it in hand, it exceeds my expectations. It is visually AND intellectually stimulating. I have a particular interest in the symbolism of the Islamic garden and Clark not only gives an in depth description of this, but also puts it in context--historic and contemporary. This is also an excellent guide through the component parts of the garden. The chapter on The Prince of Wales' Carpet Garden is fascinating.As Islamic gardens play such an important role in the history of garden design, this gem should be in every designer's book collection.

Very nicely written, infomative, illustrations well chosen. Did not realize there was a chapter on Prince Charles' Islamic style garden in England -an excellent example of how to design this type of garden in a different climate.

Excellent summary on how tawhid was manifested within arts and the intricate balance and harmony that this manifestation achieved.