Blair, Sheila S.
Islamic Arts (Art & Ideas)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714831763
- author:
- Blair, Sheila S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Phaidon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 448
- Genre:
- Architecture
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Islamic Arts provides a comprehensive survey of Islamic culture through its arts over a thousand years. The book explores the connections and differences between various art forms in the Islamic lands, divided into three time periods: 600-900, 900-1500, and 1500-1800.
The work examines architecture, the arts of the book, decorative and applied arts within each period, offering a detailed analysis of Islamic culture. This book is an excellent resource for understanding the essence of Islamic art and its enduring legacy.
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