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Cairo’s Museum of Islamic Art houses one of the richest collections of artifacts from all periods of Islamic history and all parts of the Islamic world. Structured as a guide, but fully illustrated with superb color photographs, this book suggests a simple but comprehensive itinerary through one of Egypt’s most fascinating museums. Taking readers through the various exhibits, this useful guidebook explains and illuminates the esthetic and historic importance of the museum’s main works on display, including metalwork, textiles, woodwork, glass, carved stone and ivory, and the art of the book. Written by one of the leading authorities on Islamic art and architecture, and lavishly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned color photographs, this is the definitive guide to Egypt’s great collection of Islamic art.

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Contents
Preface v
Introduction to Islamic Art
Chronology
History of the Museum
Galleries
Plan of the Museum
Glossary
Bibliography
List of Objects
Index
Photographic Credits

The Illustrated Guide to the Museum of Islamic

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      Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 25/08/2012
      ISBN13: 9789774163388, 978-9774163388
      ISBN10: 9774163389

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Cairo’s Museum of Islamic Art houses one of the richest collections of artifacts from all periods of Islamic history and all parts of the Islamic world. Structured as a guide, but fully illustrated with superb color photographs, this book suggests a simple but comprehensive itinerary through one of Egypt’s most fascinating museums. Taking readers through the various exhibits, this useful guidebook explains and illuminates the esthetic and historic importance of the museum’s main works on display, including metalwork, textiles, woodwork, glass, carved stone and ivory, and the art of the book. Written by one of the leading authorities on Islamic art and architecture, and lavishly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned color photographs, this is the definitive guide to Egypt’s great collection of Islamic art.

      Table of Contents

      Contents
      Preface v
      Introduction to Islamic Art
      Chronology
      History of the Museum
      Galleries
      Plan of the Museum
      Glossary
      Bibliography
      List of Objects
      Index
      Photographic Credits

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