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The Art and Architecture of Islam, 12501800 (The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series),Used
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Virtually all the masterpieces of Islamic artthe Alhambra, the Taj Mahal, and the Tahmasp Shahnamawere produced during the period from the Mongol conquests in the early thirteenth century to the advent of European colonial rule in the nineteenth. This beautiful book surveys the architecture and arts of the traditional Islamic lands during this era.Conceived as a sequel to The Art and Architecture of Islam: 6501250, by Richard Ettinghausen and Oleg Grabar, the book follows the general format of the first volume, with chronological and regional divisions and architecture treated separately from the other arts. The authors describe over two hundred works of Islamic art of this period and also investigate broader social and economic contexts, considering such topics as function, patronage, and meaning. They discuss, for example, how the universal caliphs of the first six centuries gave way to regional rulers and how, in this new world order, Iranian forms, techniques, and motifs played a dominant role in the artistic life of most of the Muslim world; the one exception was the Maghrib, an area protected from the full brunt of the Mongol invasions, where traditional models continued to inspire artists and patrons. By the sixteenth century, say the authors, the eastern Mediterranean under the Ottomans and the area of northern India under the Mughals had become more powerful, and the Iranian models of early Ottoman and Mughal art gradually gave way to distinct regional and imperial styles. The authors conclude with a provocative essay on the varied legacies of Islamic art in Europe and the Islamic lands in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Art and Architecture of Islam, 1250–1800'? A: The book surveys the architecture and arts of traditional Islamic lands from the Mongol conquests in the thirteenth century to the European colonial period in the nineteenth century.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Sheila S. Blair, who is an expert on Islamic art and architecture.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Art and Architecture of Islam, 1250–1800' published? A: The book was published on September 25, 1996.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Islamic art? A: Yes, the book is structured to provide a comprehensive overview and is accessible for those new to the subject.
- Q: Does the book cover specific regions of Islamic art? A: Yes, it includes chronological and regional divisions, discussing various artistic styles across different areas.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations of the artworks discussed? A: Yes, the book describes over two hundred works of Islamic art and is likely to include illustrations.
- Q: What is the significance of the period covered in this book? A: This period saw the production of masterpieces like the Alhambra and the Taj Mahal, reflecting the cultural and artistic developments of Islamic civilization.
- Q: Is there a sequel to this book? A: Yes, this book is conceived as a sequel to 'The Art and Architecture of Islam: 650-1250' by Richard Ettinghausen and Oleg Grabar.