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Al Aqmar : A Living Testimony to the Fatemiyeen

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This book is an amazing piece of work. The watercolor paintings, photographs and the depth and insight with which the author has handled the subject is beyond compare.

The Al-Aqmar masjid is like a secret book and the author has revealed the secrets of this building and explained every detail giving reasons. For example the masjid door is at 21 deg to the main street, the author explains its significance. However this book will be appreciated by those who have a love for Fatemid art architecture and literature. For those who love the lanes and by-lanes of Cairo. Other superflous readers may not be able to appreciate its merit.

All in all - its a collector's item. Every cent worth!

Im a student of art my subject of interest is Islamic art in general and perticularly the art and architecture developed during the glorious Fatemi era in Egypyt. I found this book very informative.It elucidates some unique aspects of Fatemi arts which have remained covered till now.

A book which reveals the unnoticeable features and realities hidden within this Fatimid building. A book which will make you fall in love with Fatimid art and architecture.

the best spiritual and physical discription of the subject, simply amazing

This book is one of the best books written by a scholar on fatimid art,architecture and philosophy.

This book is an impressive resource, a reference-quality text which anyone interested in Fatimi architecture, either on an amateur or professional level, would be wise to acquire and treasure.

I have read this book and gone through it many times.And also i have seen al-Aqmar......the mosque in cairo which this book is all about it is a master piece and justifies the knowledge and artistic brilliance of the author who has put before us a great work.

This book is a fantastic piece of work by a Fatemi scholar. It fully explores all the physical aspects of Al Aqmar and links it to the rich Fatemi Ilm (Knowledge) of the Fatemi Era in which it was built. A must read for everyone who is interested in Fatemi architecture and theology!

i am a student of islamic art,and this book was very helpfull to me in my studies.excellent designs of alaqmar,photographs of alaqmar are displayed in the book.very imp book for every islamic art student.