Palace and Mosque

Palace and Mosque

by Tim Stanley

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Published in paperback for the opening of the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art at the V&A, this fascinating introduction to Islamic art and culture draws on examples from magnificent collections of the V&A. It is an invaluable overview of a complex subject, exploring the cultural significance of objects in different media, from ceramics, miniature painting and textiles to wood-carving and metalwork, while the superb photographs highlight their unique craftsmanship.

Author: Tim Stanley
Format: Paperback, 216mm x 270mm, 654 g
Published: 2006, V & A Publishing, United Kingdom
Genre: Fine Arts / Art History

Vendor: Secondhand Stock
SKU: 9781851774296-SECONDHAND
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Published in paperback for the opening of the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art at the V&A, this fascinating introduction to Islamic art and culture draws on examples from magnificent collections of the V&A. It is an invaluable overview of a complex subject, exploring the cultural significance of objects in different media, from ceramics, miniature painting and textiles to wood-carving and metalwork, while the superb photographs highlight their unique craftsmanship.