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This essay by titus burckhardt is a sort of primer on sacred art, covering many aspects of the production, value, and intent of sacred art, with many important points also made regarding the. Islamic art 2 arabic calligraphy 3 the arabesque 4 the sphere and the cube 5 the alchemy of light notes to chapter iv 43 43 52 62 73 80 85 art and liturgy. Follow titus burckhardt and explore their bibliography from s titus burckhardt author page. Science of the cosmos, science of the soul, titus burckhardt, penguin group usa incorporated, 1971, 0140033742, 9780140033748. Two words spring to mind on reading the essential titus burckhardt. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. This is currently offline but you can read his introduction to sufi doctrine here. In alchemy the hermaphrodite, another name for the philosophers stone, is the culmination of the great work, which is the result of a long process of physical and spiritual purification.
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