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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. In this pioneering work, Idries Trevathan takes readers on a journey through the world of Islamic arts and crafts, revealing how master artisans are keeping ancient traditions alive in the 21st century. Far from being relics of the past, these crafts continue to evolve, shaping cultural identity and artistic expression in bold and imaginative ways.Drawing from a landmark exhibition at Ithra in Saudi Arabia-featuring 140 works spanning 1,600 years-Trevathan showcases the extraordinary diversity of Islamic art, from striking glasswork and intricate ceramics to grand architectural masterpieces. He brings readers inside the workshops of contemporary artisans across the Muslim world, from stone carvers in Rajasthan and embroiderers in Makkah to calligraphers in Istanbul and woodworkers in Cairo. These skilled craftspeople are not only preserving the past, but redefining the future.Alongside contributors, Trevathan challenges the outdated distinction between 'fine art' and 'craft', offering new insights that reflect both historical perspectives and contemporary realities. By examining the intersections of traditional techniques with modern markets and challenges, he demonstrates the continued vitality of Islamic craftsmanship in a rapidly changing world. In this pioneering work, Idries Trevathan takes readers on a journey through the world of Islamic arts and crafts, revealing how master artisans are keeping ancient traditions alive in the 21st century. Far from being relics of the past, these crafts continue to evolve, shaping cultural identity and artistic expression in bold and imaginative ways. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. A unique investigation into the aesthetics of colour in Islamic art revealing its deeper symbolic and mystical meaningsThe experience of colour in Islamic visual culture has historically been overlooked. In this new approach, Idries Trevathan examines the language of colour in Islamic art and architecture in dialogue with its aesthetic contexts, offering insights into the pre-modern Muslim experience of interpreting colour.The seventeenth-century Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran, represents one of the finest examples of colour-use on a grand scale. Here, Trevathan examines the philosophical and mystical traditions that formed the mosque s backdrop. He shows how careful combinations of colour and design proportions in Islamic patterns expresses knowledge beyond that experienced in the corporeal world, offering another language with which to know and experience God. Colour thus becomes a spiritual language, calling for a re-consideration of how we read Islamic aesthetics.Includes 27 Colour Illustrations.…

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The experience of colour in Islamic visual culture has historically been overlooked. In this new approach, Idries Trevathan examines the language of colour in Islamic art and architecture in dialogue with its aesthetic contexts, offering insights into the pre-modern Muslim experience of interpreting colour. The seventeenth-century Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran, represents one of the finest examples of colour-use on a grand scale. Here, Trevathan examines the philosophical and mystical traditions that formed the mosque's backdrop. He shows how careful combinations of colour and design proportions in Islamic patterns expresses knowledge beyond that experienced in the corporeal world, offering another language with which to know and experience God. Colour thus becomes a spiritual language, calling for a re-consideration of how we read Islamic aesthetics. A unique investigation into the aesthetics of colour in Islamic art revealing its deeper symbolic and mystical meanings.It reconstructs concepts of beauty and the function of art in the periods before and during the Safavid period. Critical text for art historians, anthropologists and humanities students and scholars. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. A unique investigation into the aesthetics of colour in Islamic art revealing its deeper symbolic and mystical meaningsThe experience of colour in Islamic visual culture has historically been overlooked. In this new approach, Idries Trevathan examines the language of colour in Islamic art and architecture in dialogue with its aesthetic contexts, offering insights into the pre-modern Muslim experience of interpreting colour.The seventeenth-century Shah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran, represents one of the finest examples of colour-use on a grand scale. Here, Trevathan examines the philosophical and mystical traditions that formed the mosque s backdrop. He shows how careful combinations of colour and design proportions in Islamic patterns expresses knowledge beyond that experienced in the corporeal world, offering another language with which to know and experience God. Colour thus becomes a spiritual language, calling for a re-consideration of how we read Islamic aesthetics.Includes 27 Colour Illustrations.…

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