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Islamic Art in Detail

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Islamic Art in Detail

by Sheila R. Canby (Author)

Hardback

ISBN: 9780714124285

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highlighting examples of design and craft in paintings and manuscripts, calligraphy, metalwork, ceramics, glass, wood and ivory, this book offers a view of an imposing collection of arts from across the Muslim world. A series of thematic chapters provide cultural context. This is followed by an exploration of the selected works of art in detail.

Accompanying the launch title are: "Japanese Art in Detail" by John Reeve. Potential future titles in this series are: "Chinese Art in Detail" and "Indian Art in Detail".

ISBN	714124281
ISBN13	9780714124285
Publisher	British Museum Press
Format	Hardback
Publication date	00/11/2005
Pages	144
Weight (grammes)	730
Published in	United Kingdom
Height (mm)	215
Width (mm)	215

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
Further reading
collection websites
glossary
index.