Author: Wolf-Dieter SeiwertPublisher: Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt GmbH
ISBN: 9783897903197
Category : Ethnic jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Jewellery sets off beauty and reveals wealth. Moreover, jewellery had a magical function in
Jewellery from the Orient
Author: Wolf-Dieter SeiwertPublisher: Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt GmbH
ISBN: 9783897903197
Category : Ethnic jewelry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Jewellery sets off beauty and reveals wealth. Moreover, jewellery had a magical function in
Shine & Mystery
Author: Peter HösliPublisher:
ISBN: 9783961762170
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Oriental Jewellery and Works of Art
Author: Jewellery
Author: H. Clifford SmithPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
"Jewellery" is a book by H. Clifford Smith that encompassed the description of various pieces of jewelry used as personal ornaments. This book spans the ancient, early jewelry through later and modern jewelry used by people. A great piece of work that describes and appreciates the beautiful and graceful ornaments that have been of value across generations.
The East
Author: Jewels from the Orient
Author: Lucy Seaman BainbridgePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : East Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Desert Silver
Author: Sigrid van RoodePublisher: Blikvelduitgevers Publishers
ISBN: 9789080774476
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This book is all about jewellery from the Middle East and North Africa. These objects of adornment are not just beautiful, but often carry a hidden meaning. Jewellery plays a subtle role in everyday society as communicator, messenger, protector and bank account: understanding jewellery reveals these messages. Desert Silver introduces the historical, social, economic and religious background of this traditional jewellery, embarking on a colourful journey from the steppes of Central Asia to the seaside trade ports of the Maghreb.
THE INDIAN LISTENER
Author: All India Radio (AIR),New DelhiPublisher: All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service,Bombay ,started on 22 december, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it was published by All India Radio,New Delhi.In 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes,who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artistS. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: The Indian Listener LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 07-12-1938 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Fortnightly NUMBER OF PAGES: 108 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. III, No. 24. BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 1808-1811, 1813-1859, 1861-1872, 1874-1889, 1891-1901 ARTICLE: 1. The Wonders of Wireless 2. AIR At Work VII. The Talks Department AUTHOR: 1. Trouble Shooter 2. Unknown KEYWORDS: 1. Automatic Volume Control, The Tuning Indicator, Civilian Wireless Reserve 2. Talks Assistant, Madras, All India Radio Document ID: INL - 1938 ( J-D) Vol -I (24)
Oriental Jewellery and Works of Art
Author: Pop Culture in North Africa and the Middle East
Author: Andrew HammondPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Ideal for students and general readers, this single-volume work serves as a ready-reference guide to pop culture in countries in North Africa and the Middle East, covering subjects ranging from the latest young adult book craze in Egypt to the hottest movies in Saudi Arabia. Part of the new Pop Culture around the World series, this volume focuses on countries in North Africa and the Middle East, including Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and more. The book enables students to examine the stars, idols, and fads of other countries and provides them with an understanding of the globalization of pop culture. An introduction provides readers with important contextual information about pop culture in North Africa and the Middle East, such as how the United States has influenced movies, music, and the Internet; how Islamic traditions may clash with certain aspects of pop culture; and how pop culture has come to be over the years. Readers will learn about a breadth of topics, including music, contemporary literature, movies, television and radio, the Internet, sports, video games, and fashion. There are also entries examining topics like key musicians, songs, books, actors and actresses, movies and television shows, popular websites, top athletes, games, and clothing fads and designers, allowing readers to gain a broad understanding of each topic, supported by specific examples. An ideal resource for students, the book provides Further Readings at the end of each entry; sidebars that appear throughout the text, providing additional anecdotal information; appendices of Top Tens that look at the top-10 songs, movies, books, and much more in the region; and a bibliography.