This rare publication on Islamic art and architecture revolves around a clear
conceptual idea. A plethora of broad and specific survey texts continue to be
published; however, very seldom does a thematic book come along with a thorough
look at one idea. The collection is composed of an introduction, a portfolio, and ten essays. As with many compilations, the essays are not all of the same caliber and there are some structural issues. And yet the whole is a refreshing look at the theme of jannat (paradise) in Islamic art and architecture in the Indian subcontinent. Not only are several historical eras encompassed, but the important connection to contemporary artistic expressions is also made.
Source: American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences