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Symbols of Power: Luxury Textiles from Islamic Lands, 7th to 20th Century (Cleveland Museum of Art): Luxury Textiles from Islamic Lands, 7th–21st Century (Cleveland Museum of Art (Yale)) - Hardcover
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For centuries, luxury textiles were symbols of status, wealth and power at Islamic imperial courts from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, setting standards for beauty and fuelling prosperous, urban economies. Symbols of Power offers an unparalleled examination of Islamic luxury textiles, drawn from the Cleveland Museum of Art's exemplary collection as well as from museums on four continents. Leading scholar Louise W. Mackie offers a generous overview of the cultural significance of these textiles, as well as descriptions of primary motifs and patterns, and explanations of various techniques used in their production. With singular insight into distinctive artistic characteristics of wealthy dynasties and periods, the text - complemented by more than 450 sumptuous illustrations - pinpoints luxury textiles as a vital link between art, culture and history of the Islamic world. This book offers a much needed contribution to scholarship on both textiles and Islamic art, and paves the way for further study and appreciation of these objects.
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Louise W. Mackie is curator of textiles and Islamic art at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Symbols of Power: Luxury Textiles from Islamic Lands, 7th?21st Century
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The Cleveland Museum of Art, 2015
ISBN 10: 0300206097
ISBN 13: 9780300206098
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Symbols of Power: Luxury Textiles from Islamic Lands, 7th-21st Century
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The Cleveland Museum of Art, 2014
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ISBN 13: 9780300206098
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 32 by 27cm., 520pp., fully illustrated in colour. For centuries, luxury textiles were symbols of status, wealth, and power at Islamic imperial courts from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, setting standards for beauty and fueling prosperous, urban economies. This book offers an unparalleled examination of Islamic luxury textiles, drawn from the Cleveland Museum of Arts exemplary collection as well as from museums on four continents. Leading scholar Louise W. Mackie offers a generous overview of the cultural significance of these textiles, as well as descriptions of primary motifs and patterns, and explanations of various techniques used in their production. With singular insight into distinctive artistic characteristics of wealthy dynasties and periods, the text complemented by more than 450 sumptuous illustrations pinpoints luxury textiles as a vital link between art, culture, and history of the Islamic world. Seller Inventory # ABE-1750063738637
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Symbols of power : luxury textiles from Islamic lands, 7th-21st century
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ISBN 10: 0300206097
ISBN 13: 9780300206098
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Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. 517 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 33 cm. Summary:For centuries, luxury textiles were symbols of status, wealth and power at Islamic imperial courts from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, setting standards for beauty and fueling prosperous, urban economies. This book offers an unparalleled examination of Islamic luxury textiles, drawn from the Cleveland Museum of Art's exemplary collection as well as from museums on four continents. Leading scholar Louise W. Mackie offers a generous overview of the cultural significance of these textiles, as well as descriptions of primary motifs and patterns, and explanations of various techniques used in their production. With singular insight into distinctive artistic characteristics of wealthy dynasties and periods, the text - complemented by more than 450 sumptuous illustrations - pinpoints luxury textiles as a vital link between art, culture and history of the Islamic world. This book offers a much needed contribution to scholarship on both textiles and Islamic art, and paves the way for further study and appreciation of these objects. Seller Inventory # PGJBEW4to01
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