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In this comprehensive survey, the authors highlight those characteristics that connect the various arts of all the Islamic lands, without minimizing the differences. Dividing the time into three periods: 600-900, 900-1500 and 1500-1800, they set the artistic development in each era within its historical context and use art as a window into Islamic culture. Written in an accessible style, and illustrated throughout with photographs, maps and plans, the book captures the essence of Islamic show more culture as expressed in its buildings, books and applied arts, and provides an introduction to the subject for both the student and the general reader. show lessTags
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Color photographs of showing architecture, artifacts, relics, etc from 1000 years of Islam from the Prophet Muhammad to the early 7th centuries from different countries.
This is an excellent survey and introductory book.
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- Islamic Arts
- Original publication date
- 1997
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- English, Greek
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