Islamic Art and Visual Culture

Islamic Art and Visual Culture
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Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 1405154012
ISBN-13 : 9781405154017
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Book Synopsis Islamic Art and Visual Culture by : D. Fairchild Ruggles

Download or read book Islamic Art and Visual Culture written by D. Fairchild Ruggles and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2011-04-25 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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


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