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Islamic Art in Context Perspectives
harry-n-abrams-staff, Robert Irwin
Prentice Hall Abrams · Paperback · September 1, 1997
Reading lane: Art Criticism & Ideas
Robert Irwin delves deep into the cultures of the Islamic world to survey the exquisite arts of painting, architecture, porcelain, enamel, manuscript illumination, metalwork, calligraphy, textiles, and more.
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- Authors
- harry-n-abrams-staff, Robert Irwin
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall Abrams
- Published
- September 1, 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Art Criticism & Ideas
- Reading lane
- Art Criticism & Ideas
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About This Book
Robert Irwin delves deep into the cultures of the Islamic world to survey the exquisite arts of painting, architecture, porcelain, enamel, manuscript illumination, metalwork, calligraphy, textiles, and more. Including 217 illustrations, 148 in full color, the book covers the earliest foundations of Islam through the brilliant high point of the 17th century. Read more
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