Islamic Art and Visual Culture

von Ruggles

198 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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

• Reihe: John Wiley & Sons
• ISBN: 9781405154024
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.04.2011
• Größe: 244 x 170 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons