Foundations: religious, political, Juridical, and administrative documents from early Islam and place in transition -- Behavior, gifts, treasuries, and collections -- Art -- Space: architecture and urbanism -- Places.
"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. Collects essential translations from sources as diverse as the Qur'an, court chronicles, technical treatises on calligraphy and painting, imperial memoirs, and foreign travel accounts. Includes clear and concise introductory essays. Situates each text and explains the circumstances in which it was written - the date, place, author, and political conditions. Provides a vivid window into Islamic visual culture and society An indispensable tool for teachers and students of art and visual culture". --Publisher.
9781405154017 1405154012 9781405154024 1405154020
2010043542
Islamic art and symbolism--History--Sources. Art and society--History--Islamic countries--Sources. Art and society. Islamic art and symbolism. Islam Kunst Islamisk konst--historia--källor. Konst och samhälle--historia--islamiska länder--källor. Islamic art and symbolism--History--Sources. Art and society--History--Islamic countries--Sources.