Bibliograph

Islamic arts, Jonathan Bloom and Sheila Blair

Type

Label

Islamic arts, Jonathan Bloom and Sheila Blair

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 434-439) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Islamic arts

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

37265778

Responsibility statement

Jonathan Bloom and Sheila Blair

Series statement

Art & ideas

Summary

In this comprehensive survey, the authors highlight those characteristics that connect the various arts of all the Islamic lands, without minimizing the differences. Dividing the time into three periods: 600-900, 900-1500 and 1500-1800, they set the artistic development in each era within its historical context and use art as a window into Islamic culture. Written in an accessible style, and illustrated throughout with photographs, maps and plans, the book captures the essence of Islamic culture as expressed in its buildings, books and applied arts, and provides an introduction to the subject for both the student and the general reader

Table Of Contents

The rise of Islam 600-900 AD -- Regional centres and local powers 900-1500 AD -- The great empires 1500-1800 AD

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