Author: Papadopoulo, Alexandre
Title: Islam and Muslim Art
Description: New York, H.N. Abrams, 1979. Hardcover. White cloth boards with mounted color illustration, gilt spine lettering; white dj, color illustrated with black lettering; color illustrated front end pages; 631 pp; includes 1118 illustrations, including 174 plates in full color, map, charts, diagrams, and reconstructions. "The precious materials, rich details, and wonderful imagination of Muslim art are all reflected in this lavishly beautiful book.. He divides the volume into seven interrelated parts, first setting the scene with a vivid reconstruction of the intellectual and social milieu of the Muslim world. An important place is reserved for miniatures, a major art form of the Muslims. Another large section is devoted to Muslim architecture with its enchanting panoply of mosques and minarets, open courts, stately colonnades, and handsome cupolas. Calligraphy, manuscript illumination, bookbinding, and the minor arts - ceramics, metalwork, woodcarving, glassware, and carpets- are described and exquisitely illustrated."- DJ. VG/VG (light scuffing/smudging to boards and light foxing spots to block. Binding is tight and pages are otherwise very crisp and clean.) .

Keywords: Middle Eastern Art ; Islamic Art ; ;


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