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O'Kane, Bernard

 
9780748633678: The Iconography of Islamic Art: Studies in Honour of Robert Hillenbrand: Studies in the Honour of Robert Hillenbrand
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0748633677 ISBN 13: 9780748633678
Verlag: PAPERBACKSHOP UK IMPORT, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

People have been searching for meaning in Islamic art for centuries. Newly available in paperback, this book explores the iconography of Islamic art, presenting a diverse range of approaches to the subject. Despite this variety, there is an overarching theme: the linking of the interpretation of objects to textual sources. This results in a collection of in-depth studies of motifs as diverse as the peacock, trees, and the figure holding a cup and branch. In addition, new interpretations are presented of other objects, such as an Abuyyid metal basin or Mongol paintings. Textual sources on the Ka'ba or the use of marble provide a starting point for the examination of objects and their relationship to history. The architectural decoration of monuments from Egypt to India is analysed, and Arab and Safavid paintings are mined for meaning. Links with Christian elements in Sicily or Buddhist stupas are appraised. Generously illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in Islamic art, architecture and iconography.

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Bernard O’Kane is Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at the American University in Cairo. He is the author of Timurid Architecture in Khurasan (1987), Studies in Persian Art and Architecture (1996) and Early Persian Painting (2003); and the editor of Treasures of Islamic Art in the Museums of Cairo (2006).



Bernard O'Kane is Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at the American University in Cairo.

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The Iconography of Islamic ArtStudies in Honour of Robert HillenbrandEdited by Bernard O’KanePeople have been searching for meaning in Islamic art for centuries. This book explores the iconography of Islamic art, presenting a diverse range of approaches to the subject.Despite this variety, there is an overarching theme: the linking of the interpretation of objects to textual sources. This results in a collection of in-depth studies of motifs as diverse as the peacock, trees, and the figure holding a cup and branch. In addition, new interpretations are presented of other objects, such as an Abuyyid metal basin or Mongol paintings.Textual sources on the Ka’ba or the use of marble provide a starting point for the examination of objects and their relationship to history. The architectural decoration of monuments from Egypt to India is analysed, and Arab and Safavid paintings are mined for meaning. Links with Christian elements in Sicily or Buddhist stupas are appraised.Generously illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in Islamic art, architecture and iconography.Bernard O’Kane is Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture at the American University in Cairo. He is the author of Timurid Architecture in Khurasan (1987), Studies in Persian Art and Architecture (1996) and Early Persian Painting (2003); and the editor of Treasures of Islamic Art in the Museums of Cairo (2006).Cover image: Portrait of Sultan Husayn Mirza, c.1500-1525, attributed to BihzadReproduced courtesy of the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, gift of John Goelet, formerly in the collection of Louis J. CartierPhotographer: Peter Siegel© President and Fellows of Harvard College

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Verlag
PAPERBACKSHOP UK IMPORT
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0748633677
ISBN 13 
9780748633678
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
336
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