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Gruber, Christiane; Dimmig, Ashley - Pearls of Wisdom - 9780990662303 - V9780990662303
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Pearls of Wisdom

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Description for Pearls of Wisdom paperback. This catalogue of a Kelsey Museum of Archaeology exhibition showcases a selection of Islamic art works held in the University of Michigan's collections. Rather than arranged chronologically, geographically, or by media, the objects are organized thematically and conceptually. Series: Kelsey Museum Publications. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: AC; JFSR2. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 203 x 8. Weight in Grams: 340.


This catalogue of a Kelsey Museum of Archaeology exhibition showcases a selection of Islamic art works held in the University of Michigan's collections. Rather than arranged chronologically, geographically, or by media, the objects are organized thematically and conceptually. Themes include the intersections between function and decoration, the aesthetic power of everyday objects, visual play, wit, and magic, connections and interrelationships across art forms, and light symbolism and illumination. The volume not only highlights the strengths of the university's collections of Islamic art but also explores various issues integral to the conception and production of art in the Islamic world ... Read more






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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Series
Kelsey Museum Publications
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, United States
ISBN
9780990662303
SKU
V9780990662303
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About Gruber, Christiane; Dimmig, Ashley
Christiane Gruber is Associate Professor of Islamic Art in the History of Art Department at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her research interests span medieval Islamic art to contemporary visual culture. She has authored two books on Islamic texts and images of the Prophet Muhammad's ascension and has edited several volumes on Islamic book arts, ascension texts and images, ... Read more

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