What is “Islamic” Art?

What is “Islamic” Art?
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 387
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ISBN-10 : 9781108474658
ISBN-13 : 1108474659
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Book Synopsis What is “Islamic” Art? by : Wendy M. K. Shaw

Download or read book What is “Islamic” Art? written by Wendy M. K. Shaw and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alternate approach to Islamic art emphasizing literary over historical contexts and reception over production in visual arts and music.


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