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Al-Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilization
Giovanni Curatola
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Description for Al-Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilization
Paperback. Num Pages: 332 pages. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 239 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1788.
In July 1975, Sheikh Nasser Sabah Ahmed al-Sabah showed his wife, Sheikha Hussah Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah, a splendid enamelled glass bottle dating from the Mumluk period (Egypt or Syria, 14th century), the first object of Islamic art he had acquired during one of his travels. It marked the start of an extraordinary adventure that mingled intelligence, love, research, curiosity and farsightedness.
In eight years of concentrated and passionate work, the couple collected about 20,000 works of art, including masterpieces, many of which are deserving of study for the way they shed new light on techniques and little-known aspects, or ... Read more
In July 1975, Sheikh Nasser Sabah Ahmed al-Sabah showed his wife, Sheikha Hussah Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah, a splendid enamelled glass bottle dating from the Mumluk period (Egypt or Syria, 14th century), the first object of Islamic art he had acquired during one of his travels. It marked the start of an extraordinary adventure that mingled intelligence, love, research, curiosity and farsightedness.
In eight years of concentrated and passionate work, the couple collected about 20,000 works of art, including masterpieces, many of which are deserving of study for the way they shed new light on techniques and little-known aspects, or ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
332
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
1788g
Number of Pages
332
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500970348
SKU
V9780500970348
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About Giovanni Curatola
Giovanni Curatola is the author of numerous books on Islamic art, including The Art and Architecture of Persia and The Art and Architecture of Ancient Mesopotamia.
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