Isbn: 9780300040463 - the Formation of Islamic Art: Revised and Enlarged Edition (43 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. This classic work on the nature of early Islamic art has now been brought up to date in order to take into consideration material that has recently come to light. In a new chapter, Oleg Grabar develops alternate models for the formation of Islamic art, tightens its chronology, and discusses its implications for the contemporary art of the Muslim world. Reviews of the first edition: ?Grabar examines the possible ramifications of sociological, economic, historical, psychological, ecological, and archaeological influences upon the art of Islam. . . [He] explains that Islamic art is woven from the threads of an Eastern, Oriental tradition and the hardy, surviving strands of Classical style, and [he] illustrates this web by means of a variety of convincing and well-chosen examples.??Art Bulletin ?A book of absorbing interest and immense erudition. . . All Islamic archaeologists and scholars will thank Professor Grabar for a profound and original study of an immense and complex field, which may provoke controversy but must impress by its mastery and charm by its modesty.??Times Literary Supplement ?Oleg Grabar, in this book of exceptional subtlety and taste, surveys and extends his own important contributions to the study of early Islamic art history and works out an original and imaginative approach to the elusive and complex problems of understanding Islamic art.??American Historical Review.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This classic work on the nature of early Islamic art has now been brought up to date in order to take into consideration material that has recently come to light. In a new chapter, Oleg Grabar develops alternate models for the formation of Islamic art, tightens its chronology, and discusses its implications for the contemporary art of the Muslim world. Reviews of the first edition: ?Grabar examines the possible ramifications of sociological, economic, historical, psychological, ecological, and archaeological influences upon the art of Islam. . . [He] explains that Islamic art is woven from the threads of an Eastern, Oriental tradition and the hardy, surviving strands of Classical style, and [he] illustrates this web by means of a variety of convincing and well-chosen examples.??Art Bulletin ?A book of absorbing interest and immense erudition. . . All Islamic archaeologists and scholars will thank Professor Grabar for a profound and original study of an immense and complex field, which may provoke controversy but must impress by its mastery and charm by its modesty.??Times Literary Supplement ?Oleg Grabar, in this book of exceptional subtlety and taste, surveys and extends his own important contributions to the study of early Islamic art history and works out an original and imaginative approach to the elusive and complex problems of understanding Islamic art.??American Historical Review.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. This classic work on the nature of early Islamic art has now been brought up to date in order to take into consideration material that has recently come to light. In a new chapter, Oleg Grabar develops alternate models for the formation of Islamic art, tightens its chronology, and discusses its implications for the contemporary art of the Muslim world. Reviews of the first edition: ?Grabar examines the possible ramifications of sociological, economic, historical, psychological, ecological, and archaeological influences upon the art of Islam. . . [He] explains that Islamic art is woven from the threads of an Eastern, Oriental tradition and the hardy, surviving strands of Classical style, and [he] illustrates this web by means of a variety of convincing and well-chosen examples.??Art Bulletin ?A book of absorbing interest and immense erudition. . . All Islamic archaeologists and scholars will thank Professor Grabar for a profound and original study of an immense and complex field, which may provoke controversy but must impress by its mastery and charm by its modesty.??Times Literary Supplement ?Oleg Grabar, in this book of exceptional subtlety and taste, surveys and extends his own important contributions to the study of early Islamic art history and works out an original and imaginative approach to the elusive and complex problems of understanding Islamic art.??American Historical Review.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Oversized.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

softcover. Revised and Enlarged. 8vo. 232pp. + 131 b/w illustrations. see pictures for synopsis. #05329. Very Good: spine sunned, mild shelf wear to wraps, else clean, tight, unmarked.

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Paperback. Very good. 232 pages, plus black and white photograph illustrations pp.

Condition: very good. Pbk small 4to 334pp illustr throughout in b+w prev ownerÕs name neatly on front endpaper covers lightly shelfworn with faint reading creases at the spine otherwise a very good clean tight unmarked copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Pbk 252pp tall 8vo 132 b/w illustrns occasional ink marginalia otherwise very good clean and tight an excellent working copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Revised and Enlarged Edition. 232pp., xix. First published in 1973; this copy the 5th printing of the Revised and Enlarged Edition of 1987, with '5' in number line. Glossy light blue wrappers with title lettering in black split above and below large black and white illustration of circular Islamic design on front cover; 131 black and white illustrations, including Map of "The Muslim world in the tenth century", many black and white photographs of buildings, sculpture, and tile designs, palace floor plans, etc. Minor bend to rear cover top left (NOT a fold or crease), with minor impact on rear flyleaf, else As New: Tight binding, sharp corners, no rubbing wear, no previous owner names. Clean text. Solid copy, looks unread.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Softcover. Clean, tight, and unmarked. Very neat -- very nearly as new. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket Issued. 2nd Edition. paperback, illustrated, 232 pages, very good. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf B238.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Publisher Yale University Press, New Haven 1987. Second edition. Very Good condition. In blue card covers with b/w lettering and design. Minimal wear, some foxing to page edges. Tight binding, all pages intact, no markings or inscriptions.

Soft cover. Condition: New. 2nd Edition. xix, 232 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Summary:This classic work on the nature of early Islamic art has now been brought up to date in order to take into consideration material that has recently come to light. In a new chapter, Oleg Grabar develops alternate models for the formation of Islamic art, tightens its chronology, and discusses its implications for the contemporary art of the Muslim world. Reviews of the first edition: "Grabar examines the possible ramifications of sociological, economic, historical, psychological, ecological, and archaeological influences upon the art of Islam. . . [He] explains that Islamic art is woven from the threads of an Eastern, Oriental tradition and the hardy, surviving strands of Classical style, and [he] illustrates this web by means of a variety of convincing and well-chosen examples."--Art Bulletin "A book of absorbing interest and immense erudition. . . All Islamic archaeologists and scholars will thank Professor Grabar for a profound and original study of an immense and complex field, which may provoke controversy but must impress by its mastery and charm by its modesty."-Times Literary Supplement "Oleg Grabar, in this book of exceptional subtlety and taste, surveys and extends his own important contributions to the study of early Islamic art history and works out an original and imaginative approach to the elusive and complex problems of understanding Islamic art.". …

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Couverture souple. Condition: Très bon. 2ème Édition, Édition illustrée. ** France : Par défaut Livraison STANDARD en Relais Colis / PRIORITAIRE : Livraison à domicile ** Yale University Press, New Haven - London, 1987. 2d revised and enlarged edition. 4to, 232 p. + plates with 131 b/w illustrations. Grabar examines the possible ramifications of sociological, economic, historical, psychological, ecological, and archaeological influences upon the art of Islam. This classic work on the nature of early Islamic art has been brought up to date in order to take into consideration material that has recently come to light. In a new chapter, Oleg Grabar develops alternate models for the formation of Islamic art, tightens its chronology, and discusses its implications for the contemporary art of the Muslim world. A very good copy. // Yale University Press, 1987. 2e éd° révisée et augmentée. In-4 broché (18,2 x 24,5 cm), 232 pp + pl. avec 131 ill. en n&b. Grabar examine les possibles ramifications des influences sociologiques, économiques, historiques, psychologiques, écologiques et archéologiques sur l'art de l'Islam. Cette oeuvre classique sur la nature de l'art islamique primitif est mise à jour afin de prendre en compte le matériel récemment découvert. Dans un nouveau chapitre, Oleg Grabar développe des modèles alternatifs sur la formation de l'art islamique, affine sa chronologie et discute de ses implications dans l'art contemporain du monde musulman. Ex. en très bon état. - ISBN 13: 9780300040463 - Weight / Poids livre 710 g, ép. 22 mm. Livre.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Revised - Enlarged. This classic work on the nature of early Islamic art has now been brought up to date in order to take into consideration material that has recently come to light. In a new chapter, Oleg Grabar develops alternate models for the formation of Islamic art, tightens its chronology, and discusses its implications for the contemporary art of the Muslim world. Reviews of the first edition: "Grabar examines the possible ramifications of sociological, economic, historical, psychological, ecological, and archaeological influences upon the art of Islam. . . [He] explains that Islamic art is woven from the threads of an Eastern, Oriental tradition and the hardy, surviving strands of Classical style, and [he] illustrates this web by means of a variety of convincing and well-chosen examples."-Art Bulletin "A book of absorbing interest and immense erudition. . . All Islamic archaeologists and scholars will thank Professor Grabar for a profound and original study of an immense and complex field, which may provoke controversy but must impress by its mastery and charm by its modesty."-Times Literary Supplement "Oleg Grabar, in this book of exceptional subtlety and taste, surveys and extends his own important contributions to the study of early Islamic art history and works out an original and imaginative approach to the elusive and complex problems of understanding Islamic art."-American Historical Review. …

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Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. revised enl edition. 334 pages. 10.00x7.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.