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How to Read Islamic Carpets
Walter Denny
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Description for How to Read Islamic Carpets
Paperback. Carpets made in the "Rug Belt" - an area that includes Morocco, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and northern India - have been a source of fascination and collecting since the 13th century. This book explores the history, design techniques, materials, craftsmanship, and socio-economic contexts of these works. Series: Metropolitan Museum of Art. Num Pages: 144 pages, 146 color illus. BIC Classification: 1QFM; ACB; AFWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 204 x 14. Weight in Grams: 670.
Carpets made in the “Rug Belt”—an area that includes Morocco, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and northern India—have been a source of fascination and collecting since the 13th century. This engaging and accessible book explores the history, design techniques, materials, craftsmanship, and socioeconomic contexts of these works, promoting a better understanding and appreciation of these frequently misunderstood pieces. Fifty-five examples of Islamic carpets are illustrated with new photographs and revealing details. The lively texts guide readers, teaching them “how to read” clues present in the carpets. Walter B. Denny situates these carpets within the cultural and social realm ... Read more
Carpets made in the “Rug Belt”—an area that includes Morocco, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and northern India—have been a source of fascination and collecting since the 13th century. This engaging and accessible book explores the history, design techniques, materials, craftsmanship, and socioeconomic contexts of these works, promoting a better understanding and appreciation of these frequently misunderstood pieces. Fifty-five examples of Islamic carpets are illustrated with new photographs and revealing details. The lively texts guide readers, teaching them “how to read” clues present in the carpets. Walter B. Denny situates these carpets within the cultural and social realm ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read
Condition
New
Weight
669g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300208092
SKU
V9780300208092
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99-50
About Walter Denny
Walter B. Denny is professor of art history and adjunct professor of Middle Eastern studies, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; the Charles Grant Ellis Research Associate for Oriental Carpets, The Textile Museum; and the Marshall and Marilyn Wolf Senior Consultant for Islamic Carpets and Textiles, Department of Islamic Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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