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PublisherPrestel Gmbh & Co KG.

ISBN-103791385666

ISBN-139783791385662

eBay Product ID (ePID)18038907085

Product Key Features

Book TitleIslamic Art : Architecture, Painting, Calligraphy, Ceramics, Glass, Carpets

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2019

TopicMiddle Eastern, Subjects & Themes / Religious, History / General

IllustratorYes

GenreArt

AuthorLuca Mozzati

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight76 Oz

Item Length11.6 in

Item Width10.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2019-285960

Reviews"The subheading of this weighty volume gives a sense of the sheer breadth it covers in its survey of three continents across 14 centuries." -- Crafts Council

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal709.1767

SynopsisFrom its birth in the 7th century through modern times, the Islamic religion has inspired glorious works of art. This stunning book includes more than four hundred reproductions of treasures of Islamic art that span the world: from southern Europe, along the entire Mediterranean basin to sub-Saharan Africa through the Middle East, India, and Central Asia. Arranged geographically, the objects include paintings, miniatures, ceramics, calligraphy, textiles, carpets, and metal works. Each region is given a thorough introduction that offers historical context and extensive descriptions of its artifacts. Accompanying essays offer guidance in interpreting the many themes that tie these works together, including typology, calligraphy, and religious beliefs. With its large format, exquisite reproductions, and extensive research, this book is a thorough introduction to the Islamic artistic tradition., This gorgeous survey of art from the Islamic world covers three continents and fourteen centuries. From its birth in the seventh century through modern times, the Islamic religion has inspired glorious works of art. This stunning book includes more than four hundred reproductions of treasures of Islamic art that span the world: from southern Europe, along the entire Mediterranean basin to sub-Saharan Africa through the Middle East, India, and Central Asia. Arranged geographically, the objects include paintings, miniatures, ceramics, calligraphy, textiles, carpets, and metal works. Each region is given a thorough introduction that offers historical context and extensive descriptions of its artifacts. Accompanying essays offer guidance in interpreting the many themes that tie these works together, including typology, calligraphy, and religious beliefs. Despite its wide-ranging history and origins, Islamic art is unified by its devotion to faith and beauty. With its large format, exquisite reproductions, and extensive research, this book is a thorough introduction to the Islamic artistic tradition.

LC Classification NumberN6260