--- product_id: 12793719 title: "Islamic Art and Spirituality" price: "€ 71.26" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12793719-islamic-art-and-spirituality store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Islamic Art and Spirituality **Price:** € 71.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Islamic Art and Spirituality - **How much does it cost?** € 71.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12793719-islamic-art-and-spirituality) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description With remarkable breadth of vision, Seyyed Hossein Nasr reveals for both Western and Muslim readers how each art form in the islamic tradition is based upon a science of nature concerned, not with the outer appearance of things, but with their inner reality. Ranging across calligraphy, painting, architecture, literature, music, and the plastic arts, Nasr penetrates to the inner dimension of Islam and shows the role art plays in the life of individual Muslims and the community as a whole-the role of inspiring the remembrance and contemplation of God. Once the author establishes art as an aid and support to the spiritual life, he traces the creative act to its ultimate source: inner knowledge and barakah, or grace, which make the crystallization of inner realities in form and space and time possible. Through this knowledge and grace, the author asserts, unity manifests upon the plane of multiplicity, making archetypal realities perceivable by the senses. Through this knowledge and grace, art functions as a ladder for the journey of the soul from the visible to the invisible. How Islamic art leads man to the inner chamber of divine revelation forms the substance of much of this important work. An especially close look is given to the Sufi tradition within Islam, for its mystical teachers have often clearly demonstrated in their works the spiritual significance of beauty and served as the source of inspiration for art. By rediscovering the root of art in the Islamic tradition, Seyyed Hossein Nasr opens doors to new dimensions of unity which have seemingly been obscured in recent Western art. In so doing, he extends the significance of this book beyond the Islamic belief system to touch the hearts and creative impulses of readers from all traditions. Review: A book worth reading - In a world where the beauty of Islam is shadowed by fear, the Art speaks to the Truth of this great way of life. Dr. Nasr is deeply knowledgeable man from whom we can all learn a great deal. As with all of his books, beware the push for perennialism. Review: Well Written. Hard to Find. - A beautiful reference book for a class. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,111,505 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #548 in Religious Arts & Photography #2,700 in Islam (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 17 Reviews | ## Images ![Islamic Art and Spirituality - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T8uhhEgRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A book worth reading *by I***N on February 12, 2010* In a world where the beauty of Islam is shadowed by fear, the Art speaks to the Truth of this great way of life. Dr. Nasr is deeply knowledgeable man from whom we can all learn a great deal. As with all of his books, beware the push for perennialism. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Written. Hard to Find. *by M***E on January 13, 2016* A beautiful reference book for a class. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History of Aesthetics Sensibility of Traditional Islam *by B***D on April 28, 2020* I agree with the comments of Gogol on this book in general and his specific observation that a discussion of aesthetics of Muslim Art, from with the Muslim Religious Tradition, is in fact very rare indeed. In fact, I have seen numerous books that discuss the theological, historical, and philosophical aspects of the Western Art forms but this is the only book I have seen on the subject of how Islam informs the artistic sensibilities of the Muslim Culture continent. I would like to add that this book clearly documents the profoundly important contributions of Iran as well as the Shia Religion (a separate religion than Sunni Islam) to the development of Art forms among Muslims and in Muslim lands; without which, no such art as we see today could have ever existed. One disappointment I had was that this book, perhaps because of considerations of space, does not discuss the influence of Eastern Roman Empire on the antecedents of Islamic Art nor that of pre-Islamic Iran. Nevertheless, this is probably the only book on this topic; out of the 1.5 billion Muslims in the world, written by a Shia Iranian. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12793719-islamic-art-and-spirituality](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12793719-islamic-art-and-spirituality) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*