| The Illustrated Guide to the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo Contributor(s): O'Kane, Bernard (Author), Abbas, Mohamed (Contribution by), Abdulfattah, Iman (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 9774163389 ISBN-13: 9789774163388 Publisher: American University in Cairo Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - General - Art | Middle Eastern - Travel | Middle East - Egypt |
| Dewey: 709 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.1" W x 8.8" (1.40 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art houses one of the richest collections of artifacts from all periods of Islamic history and all parts of the Islamic world. Structured as a guide, but fully illustrated with superb color photographs, this book suggests a simple but comprehensive itinerary through one of Egypt's most fascinating museums. Taking readers through the various exhibits, this useful guidebook explains and illuminates the esthetic and historic importance of the museum's main works on display, including metalwork, textiles, woodwork, glass, carved stone and ivory, and the art of the book. Written by one of the leading authorities on Islamic art and architecture, and lavishly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned color photographs, this is the definitive guide to Egypt's great collection of Islamic art. |
Contributor Bio(s): O'Kane, Bernard: - Bernard O'Kane is professor of Islamic art and architecture at the American University in Cairo. He is the editor of Treasures of Islamic Art (AUC Press, 2006) and Creswell Photographs Re-examined (AUC Press, 2009). |
