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| Fifteenth-Century Persian Painting. Problems and Issues.
ROBINSON, B.W. Stock ID: 51964 Black and white and colour plates, 92pp, bibliography, indices of painters, manuscripts and titles, scribes and calligraphers together with a general index, very good copy in dustjacket. In this study the author traces the development of the different styles of Persian painting during the 15th century, and considers a number of the problems and issues involved in establishing a methodology and system of classification for Persian painting of that period. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 51964) ... more |
AU$60.00 |
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| The Monument. Art, Vulgarity and Responsibility in Iraq.
AL-KHALIL, SAMIR. Stock ID: 74099 Numerous black and white photographic and line illustrations, xv +153pp, index, notes, dustjacket, large octavo. Samir al-Khalil uses artefacts such as 'The Victory Arch' in Baghdad "to illuminate the nature of dictatorship, the relation between developed and developing countries, and the uses and true value of art. He demonstrates brilliantly how the [Saddam] regime has twisted both local and Western tradition to produce a highly emotive cocktail - citing Andy Warhol and Robert Venturi as foremost among the unwitting culprits." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 74099) ... more |
AU$44.00 |
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| Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the collection of Edwin Binney, 3rd.
BINNEY, 3RD., EDWIN. Stock ID: 88544 Black and white illustrations, 139pp, bibliography, large inscription signed "Ed B" half title page, light wear pictorial paper covers, square octavo, good copy. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 88544) ... more |
AU$40.00 |
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| l'art de l'Egypte et du Moyen-Orient.
(EGYPTIAN ART). Stock ID: 91052 Maps, colour and black and white plates, text illustrations, 523pp, indices, little worn dustjacket repaired with tape, now protected, internally very sound and clean, square quarto, a good copy. Text in French. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 91052) ... more |
AU$75.00 |
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Arabian Art.
CHENG QUANSHENG (EDITOR). Stock ID: 98603 Full colour and black and white reproductions of Arabic art, 239pp, introduction and conclusion in Simplified Chinese, includes CD. Paperback quarto. Excellent artbook showcasing Arabian fine art with commentary in Simplified Chinese. An excellent resource even for non-Chinese speakers due to the enormous quantity of art included. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 98603) ... more |
AU$178.95 |
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Honar dar bara-ye Iran. [Art about Iran].
SOUDAVAR, ABU-L A'LA. Stock ID: 97923 Text in Farsi. Decorative endpapers, profuse colour photographic illustrations, 420pp, two-centimetre closed tear to title page margin not affecting text, additional two small closed tears to internal leaves at margin not affecting text or illustrations, quarto, decorative slipcase with bump to foot of spine. A survey of art about Iran. Farsi text. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 97923) ... more |
AU$48.00 |
| The Royal Hunter. Art of the Sasanian Empire.
HARPER, PRUDENCE OLIVER. Stock ID: 132387 Map, black and white and colour photographic illustrations, 175pp, bibliography, paperback, quarto, light extremities wear, still very good. Exhibition catalogue that presents a picture of Near Eastern life and culture during the Sasanian period (A.D. 225-651). Includes chapters on silver, gold, bronze, stucco, textiles, seals, glass, ceramics and stone. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 132387) ... more |
AU$28.00 |