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Visions of splendour in Islamic art and culture

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Field name	Details
Author	Khalili, Nasser D.
Title	Visions of splendour in Islamic art and culture / [by] Nasser D. Khalili
Publisher	[London] : Worth Press ; Khalili Family Trust, 2008
Physical desc.	186 p. (some folded) ; col. ill., maps ; 33 cm.
Note	Originally published: The timeline history of Islamic art and architecture ([London]: Worth, 2005).
	On title page: "This edition is a gift from the author, whose long-time ambition has been the promotion of Islamic art and culture."
	Includes semi-detached compass card following p. 186.
	Donation
Bibliography etc.	Includes bibliographical references (p. 180-182) and index
Contents	Major historical and cultural sites of the Islamic world -- Major Islamic dynasties -- Timeline of Islamic art and architecture -- The history of Islamic art and architecture: The written word: calligraphy -- The word of God: Qurʼans -- Miniature painting -- Bookbinding -- Lacquer -- Pottery and ceramics -- Glass and rock crystal -- Metalwork -- Scientific instruments -- Arms and armour -- Jewellery -- Carpets and textiles -- Coins -- Architecture.
Corporate name	Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art
Subject	Art, Islamic -- History
Subject	Islamic architecture -- History
Added name(s) - Corporate	Khalili Family Trust

Item Information
Barcode	Shelf Location	Collection	Volume Ref.	Status	Due Date
10000060	709.17671 KHA	RLL		. Available .