Treasures of Islam - Hardcover
2007 , hardcover edition, Duncan Baird Publishers, London, U.K. (distributed in the U.S. by Sterling Publishing, NY). Printed in Singapore. Gorgeous oversize title, 224 pages, a splendid work of scholarship and breathtakingly beautiful color photos. The author, at the time of publication, was Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at the American University in Cairo. This lavish, magnificently produced volume presents a wealth of paintings, jewelry, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, and other art forms celebrating a glorious legacy indeed. Each chapter presents informed commentary regarding the religion and accomplishments of a most talented people indeed. This is a magnificent achievement, a genuine work of art.
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In this sumptuous volume, O'Kane combines an overview of Islamic art and architecture with a cursory history of Islam's empires and dynasties. Beginning with a brief discussion of the earliest mosque from the seventh century, and showing how Islamic architects created a distinctive artistic tradition, O'Kane (The Iconography of Islamic Art) follows architectural and artistic ideas to the 19th century. Major monuments, such as the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, the Great Mosque of Damascus, the Sultan Hasan mosque in Cairo, the Alhambra in Moorish Spain and the Taj Mahal, are highlighted, as are many works of art, including colorful mosaics, lace-like wood and stone carvings and exquisite manuscript paintings. O'Kane stresses the significance of religious and secular symbolism, and points out the craftsmanship that makes this art a feast for the eye. He does a credible job of surveying a vast panorama of art and culture, but it's difficult to compress so much complex material into one volume. The wealth of glorious full-color illustrations make this beautifully designed book an excellent introduction to the art of Islam. (Oct. 24)
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- PublisherDuncan Baird Publishers
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1844834468
- ISBN 13 9781844834464
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages224
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