Islamic Art and Visual Culture

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Islamic Art and Visual Culture
Islamic Art and Visual Culture
Author : D. Fairchild Ruggles
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Language : English
Release Date : 25 April 2011
ISBN : 9781405154024
Pages : 210 pages
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Islamic Art and Visual Culture by D. Fairchild Ruggles Book PDF Summary

Islamic Art and Visual Culture is a collection of primary sources in translation accompanied by clear and concise introductory essays that provide unique insights into the aesthetic and cultural history of one of the world's major religions. Collects essential translations from sources as diverse as the Qur'an, court chronicles, technical treatises on calligraphy and painting, imperial memoirs, and foreign travel accounts Includes clear and concise introductory essays Situates each text and explains the circumstances in which it was written--the date, place, author, and political conditions Provides a vivid window into Islamic visual culture and society An indispensable tool for teachers and students of art and visual culture

Islamic Art and Visual Culture

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