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Barber, Nicola

Islamic Art & Culture

56 pp. | Raintree | February, 2005 | Library ISBN 1-4109-1105-5 $31.36
(3) YA World Art & Culture series. Beginning with a short history of the Islamic world, this well-written volume goes on to describe some of the art forms used in countries with large Muslim populations. Calligraphy, book illustration, and architecture are highlighted, as are decorative arts used in palaces and ordinary homes, including textiles, carpets, and tiles. The photos, showing objects old and new, are dramatic. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

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