Islamic Art and Visual Culture - An Anthology of Sources (Paperback, New)

Islamic Art and Visual Culture is a collection of primary sources in translation accompanied by clear and concise introductory essays that provide unique insights into the aesthetic and cultural history of one of the world's major religions. * Collects essential translations from sources as diverse as the Qur'an, court chronicles, technical treatises on calligraphy and painting, imperial memoirs, and foreign travel accounts * Includes clear and concise introductory essays * Situates each text and explains the circumstances in which it was written--the date, place, author, and political conditions * Provides a vivid window into Islamic visual culture and society * An indispensable tool for teachers and students of art and visual culture

General

Imprint:	Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	April 2011
Authors:	DF Ruggles
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	196
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4051-5402-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4051-5402-0
Barcode:	9781405154024

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