Islam
Islam
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ISLAM
ART AND ARCHITECTURE
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Islam is the youngest major world religion. Despite this, it is the second largest in the world and has left its mark on human history since the appearance of the prophet Mohammed in the seventh century. This book follows the historical development of the Islamic dynasties and regions and the variety of artistic expression from the inception of the faith until the present day. From decorative elements of buildings to calligraphy and the embellishment of everyday objects, the ornamentation that is most characteristic of Islamic art is displayed in all its richness. The contributions of renowned scholars bring this extraordinary culture to life in this important volume.
Features:
* More than 900 illustrations.
* Covers architecture, ornamental tiles, ceramics, jewelry, tapestry
work, book illumination, and calligraphy.
* Takes a historical look at the development of Islam and Islamic
art, while exploring how they vary region to region.
Editors
Editors Markus Hattstein and Peter Delius have gathered contributions from renowned scholars in the disciplines of art history, history, archaeology, and architecture who convey their expertise vividly and clearly., ISBN13: 9780841603547 ISBN10: 0841603545 Material Type: paperback
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