This amazing collection of art from the Islamic world covers 14 century and covers three continents.
Since its beginnings around the 7th century until today throughout the ages through the ages, over the centuries, the Islamic belief system has yielded an array of breathtaking art works.
This stunning book includes more than 4000 images of the most prized artworks from Islamic art from across the world, from southern Europe across the Mediterranean basin to sub-Saharan Africa and beyond to and including the Middle East, India, and Central Asia.
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The artifacts are organized in a geographical order and contain miniatures, paintings, ceramics carpets, calligraphy, textiles and even work in metal. Each region is followed by an in-depth introduction, which gives a detailed explanation of the background and significance of artifacts.
The essays also provide guidance on examining the many themes that link the pieces, including typology, calligraphy and fundamentals of religious belief. Despite its many different roots and historical context, Islamic art is united through its devotion to the aesthetics of religion and to aesthetics. With its large-format, beautiful reproductions, gorgeous illustrations and thorough research This book offers an extensive guide to Islamic art history.
Product details
- Publisher : Prestel
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 3791385666
- ISBN-13 : 978-3791385662
- Weight : 4.79 pounds
- Dimensions : 10.88 x 1.23 x 11.56 inches
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