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- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- “Possible stock photo, see below for full condition description.”
- EAN
- 9789774248603
- ISBN
- 9789774248603
- Book Title
- Treasures of Islamic Art in the Museums of Cairo
- Publisher
- American University in Cairo Press
- Item Length
- 9.9 in
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Travel, Art, Religion
- Topic
- Islam / History, Middle Eastern, Middle East / Egypt
- Item Weight
- 86.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 13.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 328 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
American University in Cairo Press
ISBN-10
9774248600
ISBN-13
9789774248603
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44469064
Product Key Features
Book Title
Treasures of Islamic Art in the Museums of Cairo
Number of Pages
328 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Islam / History, Middle Eastern, Middle East / Egypt
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Art, Religion
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
86.6 Oz
Item Length
9.9 in
Item Width
13.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-355539
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
704.948970746216
Table Of Content
Contents Introduction H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak Note on Contributors Preface Chronology The Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo Farouk S. Asker Introduction to Islamic Art Bernard O'Kane The Umayyads and Abbasids (658-1258) Farouk S. Asker The Fatimids (969-1171) Mohamed Abbas The Ayyubids and Early Mamluks (1171-1382) Bernard O'Kane The Burgi Mamluks (1382-1517) Mohamed Hamza Isma'il al-Haddad Ottoman Art (1517-19th Century) Noha Abou-Khatwa Iranian Art Bernard O'Kane Glossary Selected Bibliography List of Objects Index
Synopsis
Masterpieces of every medium are represented, including the decorative arts of ceramics, metalwork, textiles, woodwork, glass, carved stone and ivory, and the art of the book. The objects vary from pieces made for purely secular purposes, many of them with blazons showing that they were the property of the great amirs of the time, to some of the choicest examples recovered from the architectural masterpieces that permeate Cairo's landscape., A lavish, full-color celebration of the artistic achievements of the Islamic world, with background texts by leading scholars, Cairo?'s museums are home to some of the richest collection of Islamic art in the world. Long the seat of great dynasties, whose rulers and descendants both amassed and patronized works of art, Cairo?'s status as one of the wealthiest and most populous cities of the medieval world is reflected in the exquisite arts and crafts that make up its collections, which expanded in the twentieth century through the purchase of private collections so that they now include not just the arts of the dynasties that made Cairo their capital, such as the Fatimids, Ayyubids, and Mamluks, but material from other important areas of the Islamic world, such as Iran and Turkey, as well.Masterpieces of every medium are represented, including the decorative arts of ceramics, metalwork, textile, woodwork, glass, carved stone and ivory, and the art of the book. The objects vary from pieces made for purely secular purposes, many of them with blazons showing that they were the property of the great amirs of the time, to some of the choicest examples recovered from the architectural masterpieces that permeate Cairo?'s landscape.An introductory chapter guides the reader into the world of Islam and its art, while subsequent chapters unfold and describe the riches of the works of art that were crafted and amassed throughout the ages. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned color photographs.Contributors to this volume include Mohamed Abbas, Noha Abou-Khatwa, Farouk Askar, Mohamed Hamza, and Bernard O?Kane., Cairo's museums are home to some of the richest collections of Islamic art in the world. Long the seat of great dynasties, whose rulers and descendants both amassed and patronized works of art, Cairo's status as one of the wealthiest and most populous cities of the medieval world is reflected in the exiquisite arts and crafts that make up its collections, which expanded in the twentieth century through the purchase of private collections so that they now include not just the arts of the dynasties that made Cairo their capital, such as the Fatimids, Ayyubids, and Mamluks, but material from other important areas of the Islamic world, such as Iran and Turkey. Masterpieces of every medium are represented, including the decorative arts of ceramics, metalwork, textiles, woodwork, glass, carved stone and ivory, and the art of the book. The objects vary from pieces made for purely secular purposes, many of them with blazons showing that they were the property of the great amirs of the time, to some of the choicest examples recovered from the architectural masterpieces that permeate Cairo's landscape. An introductory chapter guides the reader into the world of Islam and its art, while subsequent chapters unfold and describe the riches of the works of art that were crafted and amassed throughout the ages. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned color photographs. Contributors: Mohamed Abbas, Noha Abou-Khatwa, Farouk Askar, Mohamed Hamza, Bernard O'Kane.
LC Classification Number
N6264.E3C347 2006
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- a***e (1232)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery pleased with my purchase, packaged up nicely with a good shipping time on the back end, condition is well kept, item went for a fair price, gratitude to another exceptional seller on ebay.
- n***. (1353)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was in great condition - better than described; a terrific value with a dust jacket in this condition. It will look great on the shelf and off. Well packaged and promptly shipped.
- a***l (4)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseDisappointed with this purchase. The listing had no details on condition or dust cover, and the book arrived without one, covered in library cards and markings. I even emailed the seller to confirm it was a hardback. Oddly, the listing was updated with this information only after I received the book. Given the poor condition, I would never have purchased it at such a high price.
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