Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art houses one of the richest collections of artifacts from all periods of Islamic history and all parts of the Islamic world. Structured as a guide, but fully illustrated with superb color photographs, this book suggests a simple but comprehensive itinerary through one of Egypt's most fascinating museums. Taking readers through the various exhibits, this useful guidebook explains and illuminates the esthetic and historic importance of the museum's main works on display, including metalwork, textiles, woodwork, glass, carved stone and ivory, and the art of the book. Written by one of the leading authorities on Islamic art and architecture, and lavishly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned color photographs, this is the definitive guide to Egypt's great collection of Islamic art.
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Maße
Höhe: 223 mm
Breite: 128 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-977-416-338-8 (9789774163388)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Bernard O'Kane is professor of Islamic art and architecture at the American University in Cairo. He is the editor of Treasures of Islamic Art (AUC Press, 2006) and Creswell Photographs Re-examined (AUC Press, 2009).
Contents
Preface v
Introduction to Islamic Art
Chronology
History of the Museum
Galleries
Plan of the Museum
Glossary
Bibliography
List of Objects
Index
Photographic Credits
