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Islamic Arms and Armor
David Alexander
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Description for Islamic Arms and Armor
Hardcover. A lushly illustrated survey of exquisitely crafted weapons and armor from the Islamic world, which display extraordinary artistry and opulence Num Pages: 400 pages, 400 color illus. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; ACB; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 305 x 248 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
A lushly illustrated survey of exquisitely crafted weapons and armor from the Islamic world, which display extraordinary artistry and opulence From its origins in the 7th century, armor and weaponry were central to Islamic culture not only as a means of conquest and the spread of faith, but also as symbols of status, wealth, and power. More than 120 exceptional examples from the renowned collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art are presented in detail to demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship and beauty of Islamic arms and armor. These diverse objects, which have never been catalogued or ... Read more
A lushly illustrated survey of exquisitely crafted weapons and armor from the Islamic world, which display extraordinary artistry and opulence From its origins in the 7th century, armor and weaponry were central to Islamic culture not only as a means of conquest and the spread of faith, but also as symbols of status, wealth, and power. More than 120 exceptional examples from the renowned collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art are presented in detail to demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship and beauty of Islamic arms and armor. These diverse objects, which have never been catalogued or ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Metropolitan Museum of Art United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781588395702
SKU
V9781588395702
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99-1
About David Alexander
David G. Alexander is an independent scholar specializing in Islamic arms. Stuart W. Pyhrr is distinguished research curator in the Department of Arms and Armor at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Reviews for Islamic Arms and Armor
It has few rivals and will be an important resource for even longer than it took to complete. -Tim Stanley, Burlington
Tim Stanley
Burlington
Tim Stanley
Burlington