Islamic Arts

A comprehensive survey that brilliantly captures the essence of Islamic culture.

By: Jonathan M. Bloom, Professor Sheila S. Blair, Nordine Haddad (Transcribed by)

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Paperback | 30 April 1997 | Edition Number 1

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In the years following the revelations of the Prophet Muhammad in the early seventh century AD, the new religion of Islam spread rapidly through Arabia to North Africa and Spain in the west and Cental Asia and India in the east. Through the following 1000 years, artists and craftsmen in the areas influenced by Islam produced some of the world's most beautiful works of art: from the Albrahmra to the Taj Mahal, from illuminated copies of the Koran to exquisite decorative arts: ceramics, textiles and metalwork. This work highlights the characteristics of Islamic Art and focuses on the differences between the various arts of the Islamic lands. Dividing the era into three periods (600-900, 900-1500, and 1500-1800) the artistic development is set within historical context. In each period the book describes developments in architecture, the arts of the book, the loom and the fire - metalwork, ceramics and glassware. In every medium the examples are chosen to illuminate the sources, characteristics and achievements of Islamic art.

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'Will revive the wanderlust, even of those who have "been everywhere, seen everything".' (New York Times Book Review) 'This is a wonderful new contribution, it reflects current scholarship in a easy to read way and demystifies Islamic art.' (Catherine Asher, Department of Art History, University of Minnesota) 'Islamic Arts is a visual as well as an intellectual treat, a successful collaboration of the best contemporary authors and the best contemporary design.' (Walter B Denny, Department of Art History, University of Massachusetts at Amherst) 'Art & Ideas has broken new ground in making accessible authoritative views on periods, movements and concepts in art. As a series it represents a real advance in publishing.' (Sir Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate London) 'The format is wonderful and offers what had long been missing in academic studies: usable manuals for specific themes or periods...I am definitely not alone in welcoming Art & Ideas as a precious set of teaching tools.' (Joachim Pissarro, Yale University)

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Introduction	p. 5
The Rise of Islam 600-900 AD	p. 13
Mosques, Mansions and Mosaics: The Arts of Building	p. 21
Pens and Parchment: The Koran and Early Writing	p. 57
The Draped Universe: The Arts of the Loom	p. 79
Pots, Pans and Pitchers: The Decorative Arts	p. 99
Regional Centres and Local Powers 900-1500 AD	p. 129
Madrasas and Muqarnas: The Arts of Building	p. 139
Penmen and Painters: The Arts of the Book	p. 191
Warps, Wafts and Pile: The Arts of the Loom	p. 221
Colours and Figures: The Decorative Arts	p. 247
The Great Empires 1500-1800 AD	p. 285
Capitals and Complexes: The Arts of Building	p. 293
From Manuscript to Page: The Arts of the Book	p. 329
Velvets and Carpets: The Arts of the Loom	p. 361
Bedecked and Bejewelled: The Decorative Arts	p. 389
Epilogue	p. 415
Glossary	p. 424
Major Dynasties	p. 426
Key Dates	p. 428
Further Reading	p. 434
Index	p. 440
Acknowledgements	p. 446
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