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PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-101588395707
ISBN-139781588395702
eBay Product ID (ePID)211277832
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Book TitleIslamic Arms and Armor : in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Number of Pages348 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMiddle Eastern, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Military
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Travel, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorDavid Alexander, Will Kwiatkowski, Stuart W. Pyhrr
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight85 Oz
Item Length12.4 in
Item Width10.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-288344
Reviews"It has few rivals and will be an important resource for even longer than it took to complete."--Tim Stanley, Burlington
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal739.70917/671
SynopsisA lushly illustrated survey of exquisitely crafted weapons and armor from the Islamic world, which display extraordinary artistry and opulence From its origins in the 7th century, armor and weaponry were central to Islamic culture not only as a means of conquest and the spread of faith, but also as symbols of status, wealth, and power. More than 120 exceptional examples from the renowned collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art are presented in detail to demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship and beauty of Islamic arms and armor. These diverse objects, which have never been catalogued or published in detail, span ten centuries and represent nearly every Islamic culture, from Spain to the Caucasus. Among these masterpieces are rare early works, such as the oldest documented Islamic sword, and fine examples of decorated helmets and body armor from late-15th-century Iran and Anatolia. Also included are lavish gem-studded weapons from royal courts in the Ottoman world and India. Each piece is handsomely photographed, with a detailed discussion of its technical, historical, and artistic importance. Made by master artisans in conjunction with leading designers, goldsmiths, and jewelers, these stunning objects demonstrate how utilitarian military equipment could be transformed into striking and extravagant works of art., A lushly illustrated survey of exquisitely crafted weapons and armor from the Islamic world, which display extraordinary artistry and opulence, A lushly illustrated survey of exquisitely crafted weapons and armor from the Islamic world, which display extraordinary artistry and opulence From its origins in the 7th century, armor and weaponry were central to Islamic culture not only as a means of conquest and the spread of faith, but also as symbols of status, wealth, and power. More than 120 exceptional examples from the renowned collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art are presented in detail to demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship and beauty of Islamic arms and armor. These diverse objects, which have never been catalogued or published in detail, span ten centuries and represent nearly every Islamic culture, from Spain to the Caucasus. Among these masterpieces are rare early works, such as the oldest documented Islamic sword, and fine examples of decorated helmets and body armor from late-15th-century Iran and Anatolia. Also included are lavish gem-studded weapons from royal courts in the Ottoman world and India. Each piece is handsomely photographed, with a detailed discussion of its technical, historical, and artistic importance. Made by master artisans in conjunction with leading designers, goldsmiths, and jewelers, these stunning objects demonstrate how utilitarian military equipment could be transformed into striking and extravagant works of art. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
LC Classification NumberNK6608.9
