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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 M. Bloom concentrates on securely dated and localized examples of Fatimid art and architecture. His discussions focus on significant examples and are illustrated with over 100 photographs, many in color, and extensive notes and bibliography provide guidance for further reading and research.Product Identifiers
PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-139780300135428
eBay Product ID (ePID)94905692
Product Key Features
Number of Pages256 Pages
Publication NameArts of the City Victorious: Islamic Art and Architecture in Fatimid North Africa and Egypt
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Organisations
AuthorJonathan M. Bloom
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height289 mm
Item Weight1534 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorJonathan M. Bloom