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Legacy of the Masters: Painting and Calligraphy from the Islamic World

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This exquisite collection showcases over sixty high-quality paintings, drawings, and calligraphy from the Safavid, Uzbek, Ottoman, and Mughal Empires, spanning the 16th to early 19th centuries. It highlights the artistic tradition of album compilation, where works were meticulously curated and decorated, reflecting a rich cultural phenomenon. Notable artists like Mir Ali of Herat and Shah Abbas's Isfahan artisans are featured, alongside the evolution of these art forms through historical events, including the impact of Nadir Shah's invasion of India and the British East India Company's acquisitions.

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Legacy of the Masters: Painting and Calligraphy from the Islamic World, Will Kwiatskowski

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Tytuł
Legacy of the Masters: Painting and Calligraphy from the Islamic World
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2019
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
224
ISBN13
9781911300731
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Opis
This exquisite collection showcases over sixty high-quality paintings, drawings, and calligraphy from the Safavid, Uzbek, Ottoman, and Mughal Empires, spanning the 16th to early 19th centuries. It highlights the artistic tradition of album compilation, where works were meticulously curated and decorated, reflecting a rich cultural phenomenon. Notable artists like Mir Ali of Herat and Shah Abbas's Isfahan artisans are featured, alongside the evolution of these art forms through historical events, including the impact of Nadir Shah's invasion of India and the British East India Company's acquisitions.