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The elegant architecture of desert castles, the frescoes, mosaics and masterpieces of figurative and decorative art still evoke the strong sense of realism and the great cultural, artistic and social vitality of the centres of the Umayyad Caliphate. Each title in this series start swith a general introduction to the series, followed by an introduction to the particular title.

I bought this book as a gift for a scholar on Middle Eastern politics while they were living in Jordan. It has proved to be an amazing resource for digging deeper into the art and architecture at most of the major tourist attractions in Jordan. Its setup is based on several itineraries that a traveler could cover during a trip to Jordan and it doesn't have an index but once you get over those issues it is a great book. Very thorough and helpful before, during, and after a trip to a site this book is recommended for all those interested in Jordan and Umayyad art in general.

This concept makes it possible for the Islamic art academic or enthusiast to experience art as a living illustration . The exhibition is devoted to significant monuments from the reign of the Umayyad caliphs (660-750 AD) in an area that stretched from Amman to Mo.

This concept makes it possible for the Islamic art academic or enthusiast to experience art as a living illustration of social history. Each Exhibition Trail is divided into a number of itineraries that provide detailed information on the history and significance of each structure or work and offer practical information on guided tours, transportation and cultural activities. The beautifully illustrated descriptions of the archaeological sites, artworks and architecture are written by experts in the field who live in the specified area itself.

Book is New and unread. The Umayyad Caliphate was the second of the four major Islamic caliphates established after the death of Muhammad. Printed on coated paper in full color. Profusely illustrated. Trade PB. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. L2. Seller Inventory 30506. More information about this seller Contact this seller.

Most of the art and architecture that remains from Islamic Spain was produced for palatine settings and aristocratic patrons; representing, as these works do, almost eight centuries . Islamic Jewelry in The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Most of the art and architecture that remains from Islamic Spain was produced for palatine settings and aristocratic patrons; representing, as these works do, almost eight centuries of history, they issue from diverse rules and traditions  .

The Umayyads: The Rise of Islamic Art presents a journey through the great artistic and cultural flourishing that gave birth to the formative phase of Islamic art during the 7th and 8th centuries. Each title in this series starts with a general introduction to the series, followed by an introduction to the particular title.

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Although they borrowed a number of motifs from the inexhaustible Antique repertoire, the architecture, as much as the decorative arts, clearly prefigure the artistic expressions of a later Islam. Books related to The Umayyads: The Rise of Islamic Art.

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