The formation of Islamic art

This classic work on the nature of early Islamic art has now been brought up to date in order to take into consideration material that has recently come to light. In a new chapter, Oleg Grabar develops alternate models for the formation of Islamic art, tightens its chronology, and discusses its impl...

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Main Author: Grabar, Oleg (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven Yale University Press 1987
Edition:Revised and enlarged edition
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Summary:This classic work on the nature of early Islamic art has now been brought up to date in order to take into consideration material that has recently come to light. In a new chapter, Oleg Grabar develops alternate models for the formation of Islamic art, tightens its chronology, and discusses its implications for the contemporary art of the Muslim world.
Physical Description:xix, 232 pages illustrations, maps 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780300040463 (pbk)
0300040466 (pbk)