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Arts of the City Victorious: Islamic Art and Architecture in Fatimid North Africa and Egypt

Jonathan M. Bloom

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Description:This is the first book-length study of the art and architecture of the Fatimids, the Ismaili Shi'i dynasty that ruled in North Africa and Egypt from 909 to 1171. The Fatimids are most famous for founding the city of al-Qahira (Cairo) in 969, and their art—particularly textiles and luster ceramics, but also metalwork and carved rock-crystal, ivory and woodwork—has been admired for nearly a millennium. In this engaging and accessible book, Jonathan M. Bloom concentrates on securely dated and localized examples of Fatimid art and architecture. His discussions focus on significant examples and are illustrated with over 100 photographs, many in color, and extensive notes and bibliography provide guidance for further reading and research.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Arts of the City Victorious: Islamic Art and Architecture in Fatimid North Africa and Egypt. To get started finding Arts of the City Victorious: Islamic Art and Architecture in Fatimid North Africa and Egypt, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This is the first book-length study of the art and architecture of the Fatimids, the Ismaili Shi'i dynasty that ruled in North Africa and Egypt from 909 to 1171. The Fatimids are most famous for founding the city of al-Qahira (Cairo) in 969, and their art—particularly textiles and luster ceramics, but also metalwork and carved rock-crystal, ivory and woodwork—has been admired for nearly a millennium. In this engaging and accessible book, Jonathan M. Bloom concentrates on securely dated and localized examples of Fatimid art and architecture. His discussions focus on significant examples and are illustrated with over 100 photographs, many in color, and extensive notes and bibliography provide guidance for further reading and research.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Arts of the City Victorious: Islamic Art and Architecture in Fatimid North Africa and Egypt. To get started finding Arts of the City Victorious: Islamic Art and Architecture in Fatimid North Africa and Egypt, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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