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100	1		_aMozzati, Luca.
245	1	0	_aIslamic art _h[Book] : _barchitecture, painting, calligraphy, ceramics, glass, carpets / _cLuca Mozzati ; [translation from the Italian, D. Radzinowicz ... et al.].
260			_aNew York : _bPrestel, _cc2010.
300			_a319 p. : _bchiefly ill. (chiefly col.) ; _c32 cm.
500			_aTranslation of: Arte islamica : architettura, pittura, calligrafia, ceramica, vetri, tappeti. Milano : Mondadori arte, 2009.
520			_aThis gorgeous survey of art from the Islamic world covers three continents and fourteen centuries. From its birth in the seventh century through modern times, the Islamic religion has inspired glorious works of art. This stunning book includes more than four hundred reproductions of treasures of Islamic art that span the world: from southern Europe, along the entire Mediterranean basin to sub-Saharan Africa through the Middle East, India, and Central Asia. Arranged geographically, the objects include paintings, miniatures, ceramics, calligraphy, textiles, carpets, and metal works. Each region is given a thorough introduction that offers historical context and extensive descriptions of its artifacts. Accompanying essays offer guidance in interpreting the many themes that tie these works together, including typology, calligraphy, and religious beliefs. Despite its wide-ranging history and origins, Islamic art is unified by its devotion to faith and beauty. With its large format, exquisite reproductions and extensive research, this book is a thorough introduction to an artistic tradition.
521			_aAll.
650		0	_aIslamic art _xThemes, motives.
650		0	_aIslamic architecture _xThemes, motives.
650		0	_aIslamic decorative arts _xThemes, motives.
852			_p45142 _90.00 _h709.1767 MOZ-I _vClassic Books International _bBasement _dBooks _t1 _q2-Good _aJZL-CUI
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