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A detailed and spectacular overview of the arms and armours of the Collection of the Furusiyya Art Foundation. An invaluable contribution to the historical study of Islamic arms and material culture. The furusiyya is a whole of practical and theoretical knowledge related to the horse: horsemanship, hippology, veterinary medicine, art of warfa. It includes/understands also the disciplines of the fauconnery, the archery, the handling of the weapons, the fight, swimming and the set of failures, all considered as art of warfares. The Furusiyya Art Foundation's project of collecting artefacts and arms and armours relating to the arts of the Muslim fata or chevalier, commenced a little over a quarter of a century ago. Starting with a modest collection of white arms, the collection of the arts of the Muslim chevalier now numbers slightly over a thousand pieces spanning the 8th to the 18th centuries, with an accent on the early periods.
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Bashir Mohamed is consultant for the Furusiyya Art Foundation. He is the founder of the Islamic Department of Spink and Sons Ltd., acting as the buyer and Islamic art consultant until 1980.
Title: The Art of the Muslim Knights: The Furusyya ...
Publisher: Skira
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have condition issues including wear and notes/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_452322069
Seller: BOSPHORUS BOOKS, Istanbul, Turkey
Hardcover. Condition: New. BASHIR, MOHAMED The art of the Muslim knight: The Furusyya Art Foundation Collection. [HARDCOVER]. Milan: Skira, 2008. 4to., 416 p., color ills. Original binding. Dust wrapper. In teh original box. New ISBN: 9788876248771 CATALOG: Turkish & Islamic arts KEYWORDS: History of art Islamic art Traditional arts Horse Armour Archery Shield Sword The Arab tradition of al-furusiyya is defined by principles of horsemanship, chivalry, and the mutual dependence of man and horse. This publication presents half of the Furusiyya Art Foundation's entire collection, which includes Islamic art relating to the Muslim chevalier from the eighth, ninth, fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries. The collection includes a number of cane shields, archery material, armor for man and horse, sword pommels, guards and sabers, as well as daggers and belts carried by the courtly chevaliers. Describing the artistry and beauty of the antique pieces, the focus narrows in on the use of decoration and great craftsmanship, the technological innovations that were developed, as well as looking at the different cultures of the Islamic world. Seller Inventory # 86645
Seller: Brancamp Books, Batesville, IN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. BRAND NEW. Still Sealed in Publishers Shrinkwrap. Seller Inventory # 190715011
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Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA82988762487736
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