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Islamic art and visual culture : an anthology of sources / edited by D. Fairchild Ruggles.
Language: English Original language: Arabic, Persian, Turkish Publication details: Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.Description: ix, 186 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9781405154024
- 1405154020
- Islamic art & visual culture
- N6260 .I823 2011
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Summary:
"Islamic Art and Visual Culture is a collection of primary sources in translation accompanied by clear and concise introductory essays that provide unique insights into the aesthetic and cultural history of one of the world's major religions. Collects essential translations from sources as diverse as the Qur'an, court chronicles, technical treatises on calligraphy and painting, imperial memoirs, and foreign travel accounts. Includes clear and concise introductory essays. Situates each text and explains the circumstances in which it was written - the date, place, author, and political conditions. Provides a vivid window into Islamic visual culture and society An indispensable tool for teachers and students of art and visual culture". --Publisher.
Foundations: religious, political, Juridical, and administrative documents from early Islam and place in transition --
Behavior, gifts, treasuries, and collections --
Art --
Space: architecture and urbanism --
Places.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Non-fiction | Main Collection | N 6260 .I823 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5169060 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foundations: religious, political, Juridical, and administrative documents from early Islam and place in transition --
Behavior, gifts, treasuries, and collections --
Art --
Space: architecture and urbanism --
Places.
"Islamic Art and Visual Culture is a collection of primary sources in translation accompanied by clear and concise introductory essays that provide unique insights into the aesthetic and cultural history of one of the world's major religions. Collects essential translations from sources as diverse as the Qur'an, court chronicles, technical treatises on calligraphy and painting, imperial memoirs, and foreign travel accounts. Includes clear and concise introductory essays. Situates each text and explains the circumstances in which it was written - the date, place, author, and political conditions. Provides a vivid window into Islamic visual culture and society An indispensable tool for teachers and students of art and visual culture". --Publisher.
Translated from the Arabic, Persian and Turkish.
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