A lavishly illustrated history of the development of Islamic pottery.
This book presents the history and development of Islamic pottery through ninety selected vessels and tiles, displayed in 100 beautiful photographs. Early Islamic and Fatimid period luster wares are represented by outstanding vessels, and a large dish showing an enthroned ruler dating from the 14th century is found in the early Persian section. The Ilkhanid period is represented by many rare items, matched by a wide variety of previously unstudied Timurid vessels.
High quality color photographs sample the extensive collection of ceramic art in the Kuwait museum. The selection is designed to introduce the range of periods and styles and to demonstrate the development of ceramics in the Islamic world. Begins with pre-Islamic pieces, progresses through various eras and regions, and concludes with unglazed moulds and casts and the self-portrait of a one-armed potter. Published by the Tareq Ragab Museum, Kuwait. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
A lavishly illustrated history of the development of Islamic pottery.
A lavishly illustrated history of the development of Islamic pottery.
This book presents the history and development of Islamic pottery through ninety selected vessels and tiles, displayed in 100 beautiful photographs. Early Islamic and Fatimid period luster wares are represented by outstanding vessels, and a large dish showing an enthroned ruler dating from the 14th century is found in the early Persian section. The Ilkhanid period is represented by many rare items, matched by a wide variety of previously unstudied Timurid vessels.
