Isbn: 9780674023901 - Islamic Art in Detail (na) (13 results)

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

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. no additional printings listed . NOT an ex library book. 143 pages including the index. Dust jacket has no chips or tears.

1st Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 144 pages: color illustrations; 23 cm. Contents: 1. Introduction: what is Islamic art? -- 2. Religion and belief -- 3. The supernatural world -- 4. The natural world -- 5. Feasting -- 6. The hunt -- 7. War -- 8. Music -- 9. Power -- 10. Further information.Subjects: Islamic art Themes, motives. Islamic art history. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover and jacket. Unread shop stock. Very good condition. TA. Used.

1st Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 144 pages: color illustrations; 23 cm. Contents: 1. Introduction: what is Islamic art? -- 2. Religion and belief -- 3. The supernatural world -- 4. The natural world -- 5. Feasting -- 6. The hunt -- 7. War -- 8. Music -- 9. Power -- 10. Further information.Subjects: Islamic art Themes, motives. Islamic art history. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First American Edition. interesting because of emphasis of showing detail. a different way of looking at art.

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Hardcover. Condition: New. How do we know Islamic art? What tells us that images and artifacts are products of the Muslim world, a culture that has historically extended from Spain to Southeast Asia and spanned a period from A.D. 622 to our day? This exquisitely and extensively illustrated book allows readers to identify those elements and themes that define art forms as Islamic, and to examine them in works of painting and metalwork, in calligraphy and manuscripts, ceramics, glass, wood, and ivory comprising one of the most imposing collections of arts from across the Muslim world. Arranged thematically--in chapters focusing on religion and belief, the supernatural and natural worlds, feasting, the hunt, war, music, and power--Islamic Art in Detail provides a much-needed cultural context for these widely varied works while pointing out exceptional features. In its exploration of selected works, the book juxtaposes images of each object with enlarged details--details that might otherwise be virtually invisible to the naked eye--affording surprising comparisons between seemingly unrelated pieces and offering a rare multifaceted view of the art, technique, and iconography of some of the Islamic world's most beautiful images and artifacts. (20071201).…