“We shall discuss all the arts, all the industries cultivated by Orientals with so much taste, brilliance, and fantasy. We will present splendid reproductions of the monuments, objects of art and luxury, which provide evidence of an advanced civilization, the influence of which has been felt even in Europe,” wrote Emile Prisse d’Avennes, one of the greatest pre-20th century Egyptologists of all time.
Journeying through the valley of the Nile documenting the beautifully intricate details of Egyptian and Arabic art, and architecture, Priss d’Avennes created brilliant compilations of some of the highlights of the ancient Arab world taking into context its historical, social and religious background.
Reproducing the three atlas volumes, L’Art arabe is a magnificent compilation on the history, nature and development of Arabic art and a gorgeous representation of a rich ancient culture.
This TASHCHEN published edition includes a collection of 200 plates – 137 of them fantastic chromolithographs illustrating the culture, history, daily life and traditions of the people of Nile Valley.
This enchantment illustrates some of the most timeless, characteristic pieces of the Arab world. Educating the reader about the discoveries on the 19th century, this ‘hardcover with two foldouts’ book provides information about the way of life of people captured forever in time in these priceless artifacts, making it a true treasure to leaf through.
About the author:
Husband and wife, Jonathan M. Bloom and Sheila S. Blair, have written on various aspects of Islamic art and architecture. They have written, together and individually, a vast variety of books and articles on the culture of Ancient Arabia ranging from the Dome of the Rock to modern calligraphy. They have also recently edited Rivers of Paradise: Water in Islamic Art and Culture
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