ISBN: 9780810965621 - palace and mosque: islamic art from the middle east (11 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Good. Presents an overview of Islamic art, featuring examples of paintings, ceramics, textiles, calligraphy, and other works from the collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Hardback. Etat : Good. Presents an overview of Islamic art, featuring examples of paintings, ceramics, textiles, calligraphy, and other works from the collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Hardbound. Etat : VG/VG. Blue boards with color illustrated dustjacket. 144 pp. 164 color plates, some bw. "This book traces the main currents of Islamic art, focusing in detail on some of its great masterpieces and techniques, illustrated from the superb collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum. In doing so, it distils a rich and vibrant culture, and will be of lasting value to all those interested in the glories of the Islamic world."--Jacket.…

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. First Edition. Fine in original wrappers.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st. 144 page hardcover with many color illustrations. Catalog of a shown prepared to travel to several museums. Dust jacket is bright, complete and clean. Blue board exterior with title on spine in gold. Interior is unmarked, tight and clean.…

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. 9" x 11" DJ: Tiny scuffs on front. The Middle East has played a pivotal role in human civilization for thousand of years, and throughout its long and often turbulent history it has produced art of great power and sophistication - art that still has the power to engage us today. The Ka'bah at Mecca is a focal point in the daily lives of practicing Muslims, who turn towards it as they pray. It was also the historical center of the Islamic world: from here, religious and cultural values radiated out into surrounding lands. This book skillfully traces the main currents of Islamic Art, focusing in detail on some of its great masterpieces and techniques, illustrated from the superb collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum. 170 color plates. We, at Coalesce Bookstore, thank our customers and supporters, acknowledging that what we do would not be possible were it not for each of you.…

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Almost as new.

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Hardcover. Etat : New. The arts of Islam, a great and ancient culture, are presented here in all their astonishing richness and diversity. From the Middle East came the earliest astrological clocks, the finest ceramics and lusterware, the development of calligraphy and Arabic scripts, and the intricate craft of carpet-weaving, among many other profoundly significant cultural developments. This cradle of empires was also a vibrant commercial center, exporting raw materials, skills, and techniques to surrounding lands and spreading its web of influence from southern Spain to northern India.This beautifully illustrated book provides a fascinating introduction to Islamic art and culture, drawing from the world-famous collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It accompanies an exhibition touring to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. AUTHOR BIO: Tim Stanley, a curator in the Asian department at the V&A, has written extensively on Islamic art and culture.…