The Arts of Islam: Treasures from the Nasser D. Khalili Collection Tapa dura - 2007

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2007. 295pp. Colour photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean and unmarked. Colour, art-illustrated, flapped card wrapper mildly edgeworn. Published to coincide with 'The Arts of Islam' exhibition held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. 22 June - 23 September, 2007. Contents include: Foreword: Edmond Capon. Introduction: Nasser D. Khalili. Author's Note. Chronology of Major Dynasties and Map. The Arts of Islam - Ornament: the Religions and the Secular. Qur'anic Inscriptions. The Court Arts of Islam. Production & Innovation. Figural Representation. Adaptation & Renewal - Transitional Period. The Splendour of Baghdad - Medieval Period. Phoenix Rising - Ilkhamid, Mamluk & Timurid Periods. The Age of Empires - Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal & Qajar Periods. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Included loose: A stapled exhibition pamplet, softly creased. Book/catalogue… Leer más

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