Title: Encyclopedia of Islamic Decorations

Author: Art Department of Dar Trair (Egyptian)

Translator: Ningxia Smart Palace Culture Media Co., Ltd.

Publisher: Sino-Culture Press

Edition: First Edition, January 2018

Format: 16 - mo, Soft - bound Hardcover

Printed Sheets: 36

Word Count: 100,000 words

ISBN: 9787507547986

Price: 88.00 CNY

Arab - Islamic art is one of the most widely spread and long - standing forms of art, symbolizing human civilization. It originated in the 7th century AD and, through continuous development, reached its peak in the 13th and 14th centuries.

Islamic decorative art incorporates many indigenous Arab elements, setting it apart from the art of other ethnic groups. A prominent feature is the prohibition of using any images of animals or humans, as determined by Islamic religious rules. Therefore, Muslim artists have skillfully applied other patterns in Islamic decorations.

The most obvious characteristic of Islamic decorative art is its preference for complexity. It often fills empty spaces with dense patterns. This decorative art is also reflected in the ancient architecture of the East, bringing people a sense of beauty and attracting the attention of the world.

Dar Trair was established in Cairo in 1992 and has a remarkable reputation in the publishing industry. The press is mainly engaged in the distribution of various types of Arabic - language books. In 2004, it won the Best Publisher Award presented by the Egyptian Publishers Association. The press focuses on original works, as well as political and economic research. It attaches great importance to art - related books, especially Arabic calligraphy. It also emphasizes children's education and is the exclusive agent for children's cultural textbooks in American campuses in North Africa and the Middle East. It participates in many Arab Book Fairs, and its agencies are spread across Arab countries.

Ningxia Smart Palace Culture Media Co., Ltd. was founded in September 2011. Relying on the China - Arab States Expo, the construction of the Ningxia Inland Open - economy Pilot Zone, and the Yinchuan Comprehensive Bonded Zone, the company is committed to providing professional services for cultural and commercial exchanges and cooperation between China and Arab countries. Positioned for development with the concept of "Cultural exchanges first, followed by economic and trade cooperation in China - Arab cooperation", the company has now formed four core business segments: publishing and translation, Arabic language education, international exhibitions, and international agency. It has translated over 360 Arabic - language books and exported the copyright of over 350 books.

Part 1: Botanical Decorations / 001

Part 2: Geometric Decorations / 115

Part 3: Border Decorations / 247

Part 4: Classic Decorations / 359

Part 5: Architectural Decorations / 403

Part 6: Calligraphy Decorations / 479