Arts and Crafts in the Muslim World

ISBN: 9789290631705
Yazar: Kolektif
Cilt tipi: Karton Kapak

This book contains the papers that were presented at the Isfahan International Congress on Islamic Arts and Crafts. The papers are on various subjects including Islamicarchitecture, theartof calligraphy,artsandculturaldialogue, Islamicpaintingsand miniature, theinfluenceof Islamicartsandcraftson European art, traditional textiles, embroidery andcostumes, revival of Islamic arts andcrafts, tiles andceramics, city life, jewelry,bazaars,papermaking, gilding, binding, and marbling (ebru), wooden arts and crafts, Islamic patterns and metal crafts. The reader will find in them points of view relating to variousaspectsofarts andcrafts such as thedesignsand methodsused, technical cooperation andskillupgrading,exchangeof techniques, improvement of product quality, education and training of artisans, finance, economy, marketing and the obstacles encountered, patronage and national policies. The bookaimsat thesametimetopromoteawarenessof Islamicartsandcrafts in the world. Italsoprovidesafirstpreliminaryassessmentof theprospectsof economic, socialandculturaldevelopmentof Islamicartsandcrafts in various regionsof the world. It contains55articlesenriched with colour illustrations showingtherichnessof Islamicartsandcrafts through their variousapplications in architecture, calligraphy,ebru,glass, wood, silver jewelry, miniatures, ceramics, embroidery, paintings, textiles, etc.

İngilizce

2008

580 Sayfa

13,50 x 30 cm