I was searching around the net looking for resources on Islamic Gardens, and found this great treasure chest of information, including a bibliography and “suggested” reading area. A great find: http://www.reep.org/resources/islamic-gardens/
Archive for the ‘Famous Gardens’ Category
Gardens of Delight: The Great Islamic Gardens. By Christa Van Hantelmann This is a field I’ve always had a mild curiosity over, and this was my first foray into Islamic Gardens and Architecture. The book is a very simple yet good primer on Islamic Gardens. It includes 100+ large photos of current day Islamic Gardens [ Read More ]
I have a curiosity about Islamic Gardens, especially their symbolism and design. Unlike western gardening concepts, Islamic Gardening hedges on sacred worship. Many of the greatest gardens were built to symbolize Paradise, and they included items referenced in the Quran. Quite amazing if you think about it. The best example would be the Taj Mahal, [ Read More ]