The Art of the Islamic Garden

An inspirational book. If you are thinking of creating in UK the serenity of an Islamic garden - perhaps after visiting Andalucia- then this is the book for you. It combines scholarship , style, and practical advice including plants to choose for a northern climate. Plus a case study of Highgrove's Carpet garden. Five stars - hugely recommended.

My husband bought me this for my birthday after we had visited Cordoba in Spain. We want to create a Moorish courtyard similar to those we saw there and in Seville and Granada. This book is beautifully constructed and very clear on all the features found in Islamic gardens, their meanings and uses. My own design flowed easily from the information given and now all we have to do is find the right builder. A lovely, lovely book.

Lovely book, informative and a good reference guide for planting a Persian garden using plants that will be happy to grow in the UK.

Though I have not finished this book, what I have read is very inspiring. I am very passionate about gardening and this book is introducing me to Islamic designs. I love the geometric nature of the designs and the effect these gardens have on the soul. Somehow I have always felt that there is an inner, more spiritual aspect to garden design. Its a "feel" rather than a "think". The symbolism of the garden designs is very intriguing. Just one thought: Read the book with pen and notebook at hand as I feel this book is more of a textbook than a relaxed easy read!

Amazing details on Islamic Gardens

This was bought for a present for my brother in law. He said it is a very good book and illustrated well

Amazing book. Full of amazing images

A enlightening book worth purchasing b dilley

I have been waiting for this book for several months; now that I have it in hand, it exceeds my expectations. It is visually AND intellectually stimulating. I have a particular interest in the symbolism of the Islamic garden and Clark not only gives an in depth description of this, but also puts it in context--historic and contemporary. This is also an excellent guide through the component parts of the garden. The chapter on The Prince of Wales' Carpet Garden is fascinating. As Islamic gardens play such an important role in the history of garden design, this gem should be in every designer's book collection.

very well explained with pretty pictures, yet some pics are too small

Un libro a mi juicio que hay que tener para el diseño de un jardín con sabor andaluz. La autora sabe de lo que habla

Was an absolute lifesaver for my project! Easy to understand and chock full of information, definitely worth the buy and it came in great time.

Dissapointing photis and illustrations . A far greater breadth if examples would be required , i was looking fir more contebtvon symbolism too