The Transformation of Islamic Art During the Sunni Revival
| Author | : Yasser Tabbaa |
| Publisher | : University of Washington Press |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780295981338 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0295981334 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (334 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Transformation of Islamic Art During the Sunni Revival by : Yasser Tabbaa
Download or read book The Transformation of Islamic Art During the Sunni Revival written by Yasser Tabbaa and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calligraphy and geometry, two of the most characteristic aspects of much Islamic art, receive full attention in this lucid analysis of the shifts in artistic practice of the 11th and 12th centuries that occurred throughout the Islamic world. Tabbaa, a specialist on the 12th-century leader and art patron Nur al-Din, has taught Islamic art and architectural history at MIT and the U. of Michigan. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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