The Illustrated Guide to the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo

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.

Sommario

Contents
Preface v
Introduction to Islamic Art
Chronology
History of the Museum
Galleries
Plan of the Museum
Glossary
Bibliography
List of Objects
Index
Photographic Credits

Info autore

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).

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Bernard O'Kane
• Editore: The American University in Cairo Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 25.08.2012
• EAN: 9789774163388
• ISBN: 978-977-416-338-8
• Pagine: 416
• Dimensioni: 128 mm x 223 mm x 25 mm
• Peso: 641 g
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Storia dell'arte; Viaggi > Guide turistiche > Vicino Oriente