Science, Tools and Magic: Pt. 1 & 2 (Nasser D.Khalili Collection of Islamic Art S.) - Hardcover

Maddison, Francis; Etc.; Savage-Smith, Emilie; Et Al

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0197276105 ISBN 13: 9780197276105

Verlag: Khalili Collections, 1996

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Críticas:

..".this lavish production includes many beautiful objects and manuscripts beyond the astrolabes, globes, and quadrants....It is wonderful to have a work whose quality of images is equalled by the excellence of its scholarship."--Owen Gingerich, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Reseña del editor:

The Nasser D. Khalili Collection contains an enormous number of historically important objects relating to the fields of Islamic science in astrology, astronomy, medicine and magic. This volume brings all these subjects together, and provides insight into the traditions and innovations of scholars and scientists in Islamic cultures. An array of instruments and artefacts are presented, accompanied by complete descriptions and authoritative essays.

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• Verlag: Khalili Collections
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0197276105
• ISBN 13: 9780197276105
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 320