Although Arabic Art by Prisse d'Avennes (1807-1879) is presented as an anthology of ornamentation, it was also one of the first publications of "modern" archaeology. A reference in the field, the book offers a wide vision of Arabic art in the areas of architecture, decoration and the applied arts. The picturesque Cairo as it was experienced by European travellers of the 1860's comes to life through the descriptions and images of this inveterate adventurer. An irresistible melange of romanticism and history, this ...
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Although Arabic Art by Prisse d'Avennes (1807-1879) is presented as an anthology of ornamentation, it was also one of the first publications of "modern" archaeology. A reference in the field, the book offers a wide vision of Arabic art in the areas of architecture, decoration and the applied arts. The picturesque Cairo as it was experienced by European travellers of the 1860's comes to life through the descriptions and images of this inveterate adventurer. An irresistible melange of romanticism and history, this encyclopedia with its incredible graphic scope bears witness to the diversity and value of Islamic Art as seen through the rigorous and scientific eye of a 19th century Westerner.
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Add this copy of Arabic Art (Ornamental Design) to cart. $18.75, very good condition, Sold by Jero Books and Templet Co. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Monica, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by L'Aventurine.
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Very Good. No DJ. Paperback. Folio. 1st Edition. Paperback. Folio with 235 pages. The book is in very good condition with slight shelf-wear and very slight bumping to the edges. The interior is clean and tight. The spine is grey with black text.
Add this copy of Arabic Art to cart. $55.00, very good condition, Sold by GarnetBooks rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newark, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by L'Aventurine.
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Very Good + After Monuments in Cairo. Folio. 236, [2] pp. Bound in illustrated wrappers. Illustrated with 200 plates, chiefly color. Includes bibliography. Foreword by Clara Schmidt. Translation by Juanita Steichen. Very Good+, minor wear and light soiling to extremities, otherwise clean and tight, binding square and solid.
