Palace and mosque : Islamic art from the Middle East
Published in paperback for the opening of the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art at the V&A, this fascinating introduction to Islamic art and culture draws on examples from magnificent collections of the V&A. It is an invaluable overview of a complex subject, exploring the cultural significance of objects in different media, from ceramics, miniature painting and textiles to wood-carving and metalwork, while the superb photographs highlight their unique craftsmanship.
London
V&A Publications
2004
144 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
"This exhibition was organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, in association with the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. .. . Exhibition dates: National Gallery of Art, Washington, 18 July 2004-6 February 2005 ..."--P. ]2[.
Exhibition also held at four other venues through summer 2006.
Includes bibliographical references )p. 140( and index.
ISBN: 1851774297
Tim Stanley with Mariam Rosser-Owen and Stephen Vernoit