Author |
Rogers, J. M. |
Title |
The arts of Islam : treasures from the Nasser D. Khalili collection / [by] J. M. Rogers |
Edition |
Rev. and expanded ed. |
Publisher |
Abu Dhabi : Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), 2008 |
Physical desc. |
400 p. ; col. ill., map ; 29 cm. |
Note |
This edition published in association with the exhibition, The arts of Islam: treasures from the Nasser D. Khalili Collection, at Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 22 January-22 April 2008. |
Originally published: Sydney: Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2007, to coincide with the exhibition held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 22 June-23 September 2007. |
Donation |
Bibliography etc. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 392-394) and index |
Contents |
The arts of Islam: Ornament: the religious & the secular -- Qurʼanic inscriptions -- The court arts of Islam -- Production & innovation -- Figural representation -- Adaption & renewal: transitional period -- The splendour of Baghdad: medieval period -- Phoenix rising: Ilkhanid, Mamluk & Timurid periods -- The age of empires: Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal & Qajar periods. |
Corporate name |
Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art Exhibitions |
Subject |
Art, Islamic -- Exhibitions |
Decorative arts, Islamic Exhibitions |
Art objects, Islamic -- Exhibitions |
Added name(s) |
Khalili, Nasser D. |
Added name(s) - Corporate |
Khalili Family Trust |
Art Gallery of New South Wales |