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Asian Art: Inlcuding the Arts of Islam
Hardback
Main Details
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Asian Art: Inlcuding the Arts of Islam
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Lark E. Mason
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:336 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216 |
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| Category/Genre | Oriental art
History of specific subjects |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781851494156
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| Classifications | Dewey:709.5 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
336 colour illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
ACC Art Books
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| Imprint |
ACC Art Books
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| Publication Date |
1 January 1999 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This work offers a clear and concise guide to understanding the fine and decorative arts of Asian art, including the arts of the Islamic world. The author addresses this complex subject in an easy to follow format beginning with an overview of the tumultuous history of the continent, leading into chapters on ceramics, metalwork, the arts of the craftsman, furniture and lacquer, textiles, prints and paintings. Each chapter includes a summary of the minor and major art forms with expert advice for judging quality and identifying fakes and over-restored objects. A valuable deictionary of terms and tables with reign dates and marks is included.
Author Biography
Lark E. Mason is the author of numerous articles on Asian art and the translator of two major works on Chinese furniture.
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