Islamic Art and Architecture

A bold, readable and beautifully illustrated introduction to an entire civilization, from 7th-century Arabia via medieval Spain and Central Asia to modern Iran. Islamic Art and ArchitectureThis new edition includes a chapter examining art produced from 1700 to 1900, an understudied period in the area, exploring how these centuries saw incredible creativity across the Islamic world. Featuring full-color illustrations of masterpieces of Islamic art and architecture, from seventh-century Arabia via Moorish Spain to modern Iran, this book shows the far-reaching stylistic developments that have shaped Islamic art. Including maps, an updated glossary, and suggested further reading, this authoritative and accessible volume sheds light on the recurrent preoccupations and themes that have shaped the arts of Islam since the seventh century.

• | Author: Robert Hillenbrand
• | Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• | Publication Date: Mar 18, 2021
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780500204559
• | ISBN-10: 0500204551