Islamic Art Quran Textiles Paintings Swords Arab Persia Indian Culture History

by J. M. Rogers, M. B. Piotrovskiaei, A. A. Ivanov

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.no-subscribe { display: none} [contenteditable] { pointer-events: none; } Heaven on Earth: Art from Islamic Lands Works from the State Hermitage Museum and the Khalili Collection by Piotrovskiaei, M. B., Ivanov, A. A., Rogers, J. M. Published by Prestel Publishing, Germany, 2004. Very good hardcover, in very good dustjacket. Tight binding, solid spine, clean unmarked text. Illustrated, 4to, index, fold-out map, 192 pages. The art works, which are of great cultural, religious and aesthetic importance, include Qur'ans, textiles, jeweled objects and hardstones, metalwork, ceramics and paintings, and offer a superb introduction to the fine and decorative arts of the Islamic world. Ranging in date from the ninth to the nineteenth century and covering an area from Spain and the Arab world to Persia and the Indian subcontinent, they are a vivid demonstration of the well-known Muslim tradition: 'Verily, God is beautiful and love all beauty'. Authoritative essays by Islamic scholars, a map, glossary, and 145 colour photographs make this book an indispensable addition to the library of all who are interested in Islamic art and culture. Loc: A-11 StoreAdd to FavoritesFeedback ISLAMIC ART QURAN TEXTILES PAINTINGS SWORDS ARAB PERSIA INDIAN CULTURE HISTORY #elm-7 .fa:before { background-color: transparent; background-image: none; border-color: transparent; border-width: 0px; border-style: none; box-shadow: none; color: #333; font-size: 18px; border-top-left-radius: undefined; border-top-r

• Publisher: Prestel Publishing
• Year: 2004
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9783791330556
• Condition: Very Good

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