Pearls of Wisdom: The Arts of Islam at the University of Michigan Contributor(s): Dimmig, Ashley (Author), Gruber, Christiane (Author) |
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ISBN: 0990662306 ISBN-13: 9780990662303 Publisher: Kelsey Museum Publications
Binding Type: Paperback Published: October 2014 Click for more in this series: Kelsey Museum Publication |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Art | Middle Eastern - Social Science | Islamic Studies - Art | Subjects & Themes - General |
Dewey: 704.08 |
LCCN: 2020301965 |
Series: Kelsey Museum Publication |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8" W x 8" L (0.75 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Features: Bibliography, Concordance |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This catalogue of a Kelsey Museum of Archaeology exhibition showcases a selection of Islamic art works held in the University of Michigan's collections. Rather than arranged chronologically, geographically, or by media, the objects are organized thematically and conceptually. Themes include the intersections between function and decoration, the aesthetic power of everyday objects, visual play, wit, and magic, connections and interrelationships across art forms, and light symbolism and illumination. The volume not only highlights the strengths of the university's collections of Islamic art but also explores various issues integral to the conception and production of art in the Islamic world from the medieval period until the present day. |
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