Masterpieces from the Department of Islamic Art in The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 030017585X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The works range chronologically from the origins of Islam in the seventh century through the nineteenth century, and geographically from as far west as Spain and Morocco to as far east as India. Many of these beautiful objects display the rich traditions of calligraphy, vegetal ornament (the arabesque), and geometric patterning that distinguish the arts of the Islamic world. With seven informative essays and almost three hundred catalogue entries—supplemented by introductory essays on the collection and its display—this handsome and comprehensive overview will enlighten the specialist and the general reader alike.. Published to coincide with the historic reopening of the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum's Islamic Art Department, it presents nearly three hundred masterpieces from one of the finest collections in the world. Outstanding miniature paintings and illuminated manuscripts, ceramics, textiles, carpets, glass, and metalwork reflect the mutual influence of artistic practice in the sacred and secular realms. This expansive book reveals the great diversity and range of art of the Arab lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and later South Asia
superb catalog of highlights of the Met's Islamic art collection This book is issued in conjunction with the opening of the revamped Islamic art galleries at the Metropolitan Museum. The Met's collection consists of over 12,000 items and 298 highlights are described in this volume. An introductory essay details the history of the collection and the dis. S G Hill said beautiful photos, not as much about history of Islamic. All about the Museum collection, beautiful photos, not as much about history of Islamic art. Nice Presentation of Artifacts from the Museum Lajean Keller The book presents its collection of Islamic art very well. I should have read the title closer because I was interested in existing preIslamic Persian art. What I found interesting was the number of Persian items in the collection that attested to what must have been a very talented group
This volume is a joy to hold, to see, and to read."—L. Nees, Choice. "Not only is this an important scholarly work, it is also a wonderfully illustrated, accessible introduction to Islamic art and to its study over the last tumultuous century