Islamic Art in Context (Perspectives) (Trade Version)

Abrams, Harry N., Irwin, Robert

ISBN 10: 0810927101 / ISBN 13: 9780810927100

Edité par Prentice Hall, 1997

Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur X04C-01122

Synopsis :

Numerous color and b&w illustrations enhance this survey of Muslim art produced from approximately the fifth century AD to the end of the 17th century. Adopting a thematic rather than a chronological approach, the author places art, architecture, and literature within the context of faith, traditio

Présentation de l'éditeur:

For courses in Nonwestern Art, Islamic Art or supplement to the Western Art Survey.

• The first social history of Islamic art, this text offers a thematic exploration of both court and everyday Islamic art—from its beginnings until the late seventeenth century—in the Islamic world from Spain to Afghanistan. Written in a lively, engaging style by a noted historian, it pays unusually focused attention to context—the literary, social, and cultural background for art works. An abundance of high-quality photographs, many in color, illustrates the full range of Islamic arts—from buildings, paintings, and sculptures, to carpets, coins, ivory inlay, jade carvings, metalwork, glass, ceramics, calligraphy, etc. All-encompassing in approach, it considers the masterful as well as the commonplace, the preserved as well as the “lost.”
• Part of the Perspectives series of modestly priced, heavily illustrated, high-quality paperback books on specific subjects in art history.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Islamic Art in Context (Perspectives) (Trade...
Éditeur : Prentice Hall
Date d'édition : 1997
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Very Good