Islamic Arts

Name: Islamic Arts
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ISBN: 9780714831763

ISBN-10: 071483176X

ISBN-13: 9780714831763

Edition: 1997 (Revised)

Authors: Jonathan Bloom, Nordine Haddad, Nordine Haddad

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Description:

This comprehensive survey of the arts in all the Islamic lands from Spain through North Africa, Asia Minor and the Middle East to Central Asia and India features architecture, calligraphy, textiles and decorative arts from the 7th to the 18th centuries.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Phaidon Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/24/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 6.30" wide x 8.66" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 2.156
Language: English



Introduction


The Rise of Islam 600-900 AD



Mosques, Mansions and Mosaics: The Arts of Building



Pens and Parchment: The Koran and Early Writing



The Draped Universe: The Arts of the Loom



Pots, Pans and Pitchers: The Decorative Arts


Regional Centres and Local Powers 900-1500 AD



Madrasas and Muqarnas: The Arts of Building



Penmen and Painters: The Arts of the Book



Warps, Wafts and Pile: The Arts of the Loom



Colours and Figures: The Decorative Arts


The Great Empires 1500-1800 AD



Capitals and Complexes: The Arts of Building



From Manuscript to Page: The Arts of the Book



Velvets and Carpets: The Arts of the Loom



Bedecked and Bejewelled: The Decorative Arts


Epilogue


Glossary


Major Dynasties


Key Dates


Further Reading


Index


Acknowledgements