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Islamic chinoiserie
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- Book Synopsis
- The Mongol invasion in the thirteenth century marked a new phase in the development of Islamic art. Trans-Eurasian exchanges of goods, people and ideas were encouraged on a large scale under the auspices of the Pax Mongolica. With the fascination of portable objects brought from China and Central Asia, a distinctive, hitherto unknown style - Islamic chinoiserie - was born in the art of Iran.Highly illustrated, Islamic Chinoiserie offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic interaction between Iran and China under the Mongols. By using rich visual materials from various media of decorative and pictorial arts - textiles, ceramics, metalwork and manuscript painting - the book illustrates the process of adoption and adaptation of Chinese themes in the art of Mongol-ruled Iran in a visually compelling way. The observation of this unique artistic phenomenon serves to promote the understanding of the artistic diversity of Islamic art in the Middle Ages.Key Features*Covers various media of decorative and pictorial arts from Iran, Central Asia and China*Deals with a diverse range of issues related to the East-West artistic relationship in the Middle Ages*Features in-depth studies of style, technique and iconography in Iranian art under the Mongols*Includes 125 illustrations, 24 in colour
- About The Author
- Yuka Kadoi, PhD, is a historian of Islamic and Asian art. She is the author and editor of numerous publications, including Persian Art: Image-making in Eurasia (EUP, 2017).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781474437202
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press, (30 April 2018)
- Number of Pages
- 304
- Weight
- 755 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 244 x 172 x 18 mm
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