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In the years following the revelations of the Prophet Muhammad in the early seventh century AD, the new religion of Islam spread rapidly through Arabia to North Africa and Spain in the west and Cental Asia and India in the east. Through the following 1000 years, artists and craftsmen in the areas influenced by Islam produced some of the world's most beautiful works of art: from the Albrahmra to the Taj Mahal, from illuminated copies of the Koran to exquisite decorative arts: ceramics, textiles and metalwork. This work highlights the characteristics of Islamic Art and focuses on the differences between the various arts of the Islamic lands. Dividing the era into three periods (600-900, 900-1500, and 1500-1800) the artistic development is set within historical context. In each period the book describes developments in architecture, the arts of the book, the loom and the fire - metalwork, ceramics and glassware. In every medium the examples are chosen to illuminate the sources, characteristics and achievements of Islamic art.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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book descibes the major architectural feats in most islamic countries and pictures are of a high standard. also gives an overview about islamic history. would recommend to anyone intending to visit a muslim country to get an idea of the art work of that country.
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I can not recommend this general survey of the art and architecture of the Islamic world highly enough. An art book that sets out genuinely to inform and to provide an initial orientation to a vast area of culture.
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The authors have organized their material mainly chronologically, from 600 to 1800. Within this time frame, three distinct parts deal with the periods 600-900, 900-1500, and 1500-1800.
Within each part, the discussion is thematic, focused on different types of art: architecture, 'the arts of the book', 'the arts of the loom', and 'the decorative arts'.
The book is abundantly illustrated in full colours and the text is double-spaced so it does not feel overwhelming. It is nonetheless densely packed with information, descriptive elements about the figures, and contextual elements to understand the broader picture.
There is also a glossary, a detail of major dynasties, key dates, and further reading suggested at the end of the volume.
Extremely useful.
Within each part, the discussion is thematic, focused on different types of art: architecture, 'the arts of the book', 'the arts of the loom', and 'the decorative arts'.
The book is abundantly illustrated in full colours and the text is double-spaced so it does not feel overwhelming. It is nonetheless densely packed with information, descriptive elements about the figures, and contextual elements to understand the broader picture.
There is also a glossary, a detail of major dynasties, key dates, and further reading suggested at the end of the volume.
Extremely useful.
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