02757cam a22005177i 4500 21403243 OSt 20260302115007.0 200127t20192010gw a b 000 0 eng 2019285960 3791385666 (hardcover) 9783791385662 (hardcover) 21403243 (OCoLC)1121577357 AU@ eng AU@ rda OCLCO BKL OCLCF YDXIT OHX UAB DLC eng ita lccopycat N6260 .M6913 2019 709.1767 M94 2019 23 Mozzati, Luca, author. Arte Islamica. English Islamic art / Luca Mozzati ; translation from the Italian, D. Radzinowicz, Paul Aston, Sliema, and Tessa Frank, Ludlow. Compact edition. Munich : Prestel, 2019. ©2010 319 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm text txt rdacontent still image sti rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 318-319). From its birth in the 7th century through modern times, the Islamic religion has inspired glorious works of art. This stunning book includes more than four hundred reproductions of treasures of Islamic art that span the world: from southern Europe, along the entire Mediterranean basin to sub-Saharan Africa through the Middle East, India, and Central Asia. Arranged geographically, the objects include paintings, miniatures, ceramics, calligraphy, textiles, carpets, and metal works. Each region is given a thorough introduction that offers historical context and extensive descriptions of its artifacts. Accompanying essays offer guidance in interpreting the many themes that tie these works together, including typology, calligraphy, and religious beliefs. With its large format, exquisite reproductions, and extensive research, this book is a thorough introduction to the Islamic artistic tradition. Translated from the Italian. Islamic art. Islamic architecture. Islamic decorative arts. Islamic art Themes, motives. Islamic architecture. fast (OCoLC)fst01730262 Islamic art. fast (OCoLC)fst01730275 Islamic art Themes, motives. fast (OCoLC)fst01730284 Islamic decorative arts. fast (OCoLC)fst01730313 Radzinowicz, David, translator. 7 cbc copycat 2 ncip 20 y-gencatlg ddc BK-EN 0 8535 8535 0 0 ddc 0 0 CENTRAL TUWAIQ 2026-03-02 0 709.1767 M94 2019 1000000025782 2026-03-02 11:51:27 2026-03-02 BK-EN