Arts of the City Victorious: Islamic Art and Architecture in Fatimid North Africa and Egypt

by Jonathan M. Bloom

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This is the first book-length study of the art and architecture of the Fatimids, the Ismaili Shi'i dynasty that ruled in North Africa and Egypt from 909 to 1171. The Fatimids are most famous for founding the city of al-Qahira (Cairo) in 969, and their art--particularly textiles and luster ceramics, but also metalwork and carved rock-crystal, ivory and woodwork--has been admired for nearly a millennium. In this engaging and accessible book, Jonathan...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0300135424

ISBN13:9780300135428

Release Date:March 2008

Publisher:Yale University Press

Length:256 Pages

Weight:3.40 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 8.9" x 11.3"

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Art Arts, Music & Photography

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