Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
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Iranian and Islamic Ceramics, Arms and Armour, Glass, Textiles, and Metalwork, Qajar Enamels and "Moghul Style" Jades
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Author: Sotheby & Co. (London, England)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum
Author: Gold, Silver & Bronze from Mughal India
Author: Mark ZebrowskiPublisher: Laurence King
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
"Metalwork has always been to India what ceramics are to China. During the fabled Mughal age, the craftsmen of the Sultans and Rajahs of India produced an astonishing variety of objects in gold and gold enamel, silver, brass, bronze, gilt copper and the Deccani alloy known as bidri. The finest of these are among the most striking and poetic utilitarian wares ever made, in addition to being of the most outstanding technical refinement." "This, the first book on the metalwork of Mughal India, illustrates all the great surviving objects, the majority of which have never been published before and are unknown to the western connoisseur."--Jacket.
Art of the Islamic World
Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 1588394824
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Family guide, Dazzling details in folded front cover.
Epic Iran
Author: John CurtisPublisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN: 9781851779291
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A stunning introduction to the material culture of some of the great civilizations of Asia Iran was the home of some of the greatest civilizations of both the ancient and medieval worlds, but these achievements remain poorly known and largely misunderstood outside the country. Epic Iran tells the story of Iran from pre-Islamic through modern times and provides an opportunity to see pieces from key museum and private collections. This book combines the ancient and Islamic periods and continues the narrative into the contemporary world. It shows how civilized life emerged in Iran around 3,200 BC and how a distinctive Iranian identity formed 2,500 years ago has survived until today, expressed in the Persian language and in religious affiliations. Lavishly illustrated, some 250 images showcase pieces including goldwork, ceramics, glass, illustrated manuscripts, textiles, carpets, oil paintings, drawings, and photographs. Alongside the historical sweep are examples from contemporary artists and makers, demonstrating the rich antecedents still influencing some modern-day practitioners.
Cosmophilia
Author: Sheila S. BlairPublisher: McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College
ISBN: 9781892850119
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Issued in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name held at the McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2006, and at the Alfred and David Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago, Feb. 1-May 20, 2007.
India
Author: Stuart Cary WelchPublisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0030061148
Category : Art, Indic
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
A selection of 333 works of art representing masterpieces of the sacred and court traditions as well as their urban, folk, and tribal heritage.
Mirror of the World
Author: Julian BellPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500287546
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
“Exuberant, astute, and splendidly illustrated history of world art . . . draws fascinating parallels between artistic developments in Western and non-Western art.”—Publishers Weekly In this beautifully written story of art, Julian Bell tells a vivid and compelling history of human artistic achievements, from prehistoric stone carvings to the latest video installations. Bell, himself a painter, uses a variety of objects to reveal how art is a product of our shared experience and how, like a mirror, it can reflect the human condition. With hundreds of illustrations and a uniquely global perspective, Bell juxtaposes examples that challenge and enlighten the reader: dancing bronze figures from southern India, Romanesque sculptures, Baroque ceilings, and jewel-like Persian manuscripts are discussed side by side. With an insider’s knowledge and an unerring touch, Bell weaves these diverse strands into an invaluable introduction to the wider history of world art.
The Art of the Islamic World and the Artistic Relationships Between Poland and Islamic Countries
Author: Polish Institute of World Art Studies ConferenciaPublisher:
ISBN: 9788362096114
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description