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Islamic Art and Culture: A Visual History

Door Nasser D. Khalili

Categorie	Geschiedenis Midden-Oosten
Boeknummer	#335127-MC9
Titel	Islamic Art and Culture: A Visual History
Auteur	Khalili, Nasser D.
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Woodstock/New York : The Overlook Press
Jaar van uitgave	2006
ISBN10	1585678392
ISBN13	9781585678396
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated with numerous (full page) colour photographs, foldable timetable, folio.
Samenvatting	Now more than ever, Islam and Islamic culture is a topic that is as misunderstood as it is fascinating. In this exquisite oversized volume spanning 1200 years of history, celebrated scholar Professor Nasser D. Khalili presents a benchmark visual history of the peoples, the cultures, and the artworks that have defined the Islamic world. From Spain to Indonesia, North Africa to China, more than fifty of the world s nations are of the Muslim faith. The material culture of the Muslim people is accordingly rich and varied, ranging from taking in architectural projects on a huge scale and minutely detailed miniature paintings, exquisitely patterned silk textiles and bold yet sophisticated calligraphy. Written histories of the art of the Islamic lands have until now either been very general or hi... (Lees verder)ghly focused on particular regions or types of artifacts. Now the spectacular format of Islamic Art and Culture provides the reader to view the magnificent sweep of the arts of Islam in a unique and accessible way. Diverse developments throughout the Islamic world are compared simultaneously across time and place, and specific objects and buildings seen in the light of key events in Muslim history. From calligraphy to carpets, armor to architecture, this book voluptuously reveals the immense heritage handed down through Islamic artists over the centuries, and examines their relationship to their Western peers.
Pagina's	186
Conditie	Redelijk — Foxed on verso dust jacket; foxed on cut; some foxing inside.
Prijs	€ 12,50

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