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Palace and Mosque : Islamic Art from the Middle East Book by Tim Stanley.
1st Edition 2004. Great hardcover table book.
This fascinating introduction to Islamic art and culture draws on examples from the world famous collections of the V&A. The illuminating and highly accessible text provides an invaluable overview of a complex subject, exploring the cultural significance of objects in different media, from ceramics, miniature painting and textiles to wood-carving and metalwork, while the superb photographs highlight their unique craftsmanship.
The arts of Islam, a great and ancient culture, are presented here in all their astonishing richness and diversity, through the V&A's magnificent collections. From the Middle East came the earliest astrological clocks, the finest ceramics and lustreware, the development of calligraphy and Arabic scripts, and the intricate skills of carpet-weaving, among many other profoundly significant cultural developments. This cradle of empires was also a vibrant commercial centre, exporting raw materials, skills and techniques to surrounding lands, and spreading its web of influence from Southern Spain to Northern India.
This book skillfully traces the main currents of Islamic art, focusing in detail on some of its great masterpieces and the technical skill that created them. In doing so, it distills a rich and vibrant culture, and will be of lasting value to all those interested in the glories of the Islamic world.
The arts of Islam, a great and ancient culture, are presented here in all their astonishing richness and diversity. From the Middle East came the earliest astrological clocks, the finest ceramics and lusterware, the development of calligraphy and Arabic scripts, and the intricate craft of carpet-weaving, among many other profoundly significant cultural developments. This cradle of empires was also a vibrant commercial center, exporting raw materials, skills, and techniques to surrounding lands and spreading its web of influence from southern Spain to northern India.
This beautifully illustrated book provides a fascinating introduction to Islamic art and culture, drawing from the world-famous collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It accompanies an exhibition touring to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.
144 pages, Hardcover
First edition, published August 10, 2004
About the author (2004)
Tim Stanley is Senior Curator of the Middle Eastern collections at the V&A with particular interest in the field of Islamic art. He first visited the Middle East thirty years ago and he subsequently trained as a historian of the Ottoman Empire. Work on illuminated Ottoman documents introduced him to the field of Islamic Art and he has worked as an editor, curator and writer on many aspects of the subject, especially the history of manuscripts and Islamic lacquer.
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