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Author:

Khalili, Nasser D.

Title:

Islamic art and culture : a visual history / Nasser D. Khalili.

Publisher:

Overlook Press,

Copyright Date:

2006

Description:

186 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 38 cm.

Subject:

Art, Islamic--History.
Architecture, Islamic--History.
Islamic Empire--History.

Notes:

Includes semi-detached compass card following p. 186. Includes bibliographical references (p. 180-182) and index.

Contents:

Major historical and cultural sites of the Islamic world -- Major Islamic dynasties -- Timeline of Islamic art and culture -- The history of Islamic art and culture --The written word: calligraphy -- The word of God: Qur'ans -- Miniature painting -- Bookbinding -- Lacquer -- Pottery and ceramics -- Glass and rock crystal -- Metalwork -- Scientific instruments -- Arms and armour -- Jewellery -- Carpets and textiles -- Coins -- Architecture.

ISBN:

9781585678396
1585678392

Locations:

USUX851 -- ISU Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Ankeny Campus Library-Des Moines Area Community College (Ankeny)

PLAX964 -- Preus Library (Luther College) (Decorah)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)

OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Central College) (Pella)     ** Lending Suspended

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)