The complete illustrated guide to islamic art and architecture : A comprehensive history of islam's 1,400-year legacy of art and design, with 500 photographs, reproductions and fine-art paintings
By
Moya Carey
Contributor
Caroline Chapman, Melanie Gibson, George Manginis, Anna Mcsweeney, Charles Philips, Iain Zaczek.
Periodical
0
Serial
13481
Publisher
Hermes House, London
Description
256
ISBN / ISSN No.
9780857231031
Subject
1. Arts and Crafts-- Islamic, 2. Architecture-- Islamic
Summay
This beautifully illustrated book explores the rich heritage of Islamic art. Starting with the original Arab-style courtyard mosques, it traces the development of mosque architecture over the centuries and in different cultures. Meticulously researched, w
Keyword
Islamic art forms, architecture, tiles, carpets, costume, calligraphy, woodcarvings, pottery and metalwork etc.
Accession No.
13481
Category
World Art