Showing God is beautiful and loves beauty : the object in Islamic art and culture by Sheila S. Blair

God is Beautiful and Loves Beauty The Islamic world, spanning centuries and far-flung regions, is renowned for its diverse cultural and artistic traditions. This book delves into that vast creative output, examining a dozen exquisite objects in the Museum of Islamic Art, in Doha, Qatar, designed by the Chinese-American architect I M Pei and opened in 2008.