The Islamic World: A History in Objects Contributor(s): Akbarnia, Ladan (Author), Porter, Venetia (Author), Suleman, Fahmida (Author) |
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ISBN: 0500480400 ISBN-13: 9780500480403 Publisher: Thames & Hudson OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | World - General - Religion | Islam - History - Social Science | Islamic Studies |
Dewey: 909.097 |
LCCN: 2018932601 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7" W x 9.7" (2.10 lbs) 272 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - Middle East - Cultural Region - Asian - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This illustrated introduction offers a fresh approach to the history of the Islamic world from its origins to the present day. Told in six chapters, arranged both chronologically and thematically, and richly enhanced with outstanding images, it provides an illuminating insight into the material culture produced from West Africa to Southeast Asia through art and artifacts, people and places. |
Contributor Bio(s): Akbarnia, Ladan: - Ladan Akbarnia Curator, Islamic Collections and Arts of the BookGreenwood, William: - William Greenwood Albukhary Foundation Curator of the Islamic WorldPorter, Venetia: - Venetia Porter Curator, Islamic and Contemporary Middle East ArtSuleman, Fahmida: - Fahmida Suleman Phyllis Bishop Curator for the Modern Middle EastKlink-Hoppe, Zeina: - Zeina Klink-Hoppe Phyllis Bishop Curator for the Modern Middle EastMerat, Amandine: - Amandine Mérat Project Curator, Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World |