Description
An introduction to 1,400 years of Islamic artwork and tradition as seen via the beautiful and numerous masterpieces of the brand new Aga Khan Museum. Opening in 2014 in Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum will probably be a showplace for Islamic artwork and tradition not like something within the Western Hemisphere. This richly illustrated quantity options the brand new museum and park complicated and a couple of hundred uncommon treasures from probably the most essential collections of Islamic artwork and objects on the planet, assembled by His Highness the Aga Khan and his household. Masterpieces of design, texture, and artistry created from 600 AD to the 1800s in Spain, North Africa, Turkey, the Center East, Iran, Central Asia, India, and China, the works embody radiant illuminations and calligraphy; marvels in ivory, wooden, glass, and metallic; and beautiful work, sculptures, ceramics, and textiles.
Writer : Skira Rizzoli; Illustrated version (November 25, 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 0847844293
ISBN-13 : 978-0847844296
Merchandise Weight : 2.98 kilos
Dimensions : 9.95 x 0.94 x 11.66 inches
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