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Author: Wiley-Blackwell
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 1405154020

Islamic Art and Visual Culture: An Anthology of Sources

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. Download Islamic Art and Visual Culture: An Anthology of Sources from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. ollects essential translations from sources as diverse as the Qur'an, court chronicles, technical treatises on calligraphy and painting, imperial memoirs, and foreign travel accountsIncludes clear and concise introductory essaysSituates each text and explains the circumstances in which it was written--the date, place, author, and political conditionsProvides a vivid window into Islamic visual culture and societyAn indispensable tool for teachers and students of art and visual culture Search and find a lot of education books in many category availabe for free download.

Islamic Art and Visual Culture Download

Islamic Art and Visual Culture education books for free. llects essential translations from sources as diverse as the Qur'an, court chronicles, technical treatises on calligraphy and painting, imperial memoirs, and foreign travel accountsIncludes clear and concise introductory essaysSituates each text and explains the circumstances in which it was written--the date, place, author, and political conditionsProvides a vivid window into Islamic visual culture and societyAn indispensable tool for teachers and students of art and visual culture

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