Islamic arms and armor in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-329) and index
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New York
Metropolitan Museum Of Art
2015
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Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) / Department of Arms and Armor / Catalogs
> Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) / Department of Arms and Armor
> Metropolitan Museum of Art
> Geschichte 1400-1900
> Islamic weapons / Catalogs
> Islamic armor / Catalogs
> Islamic armor
> Islamic weapons
> Rüstung
> Waffe
> Islam
> Sammlung
> Katalog
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-329) and index "From its origins in the 7th century, armor and weaponry were central to Islamic culture not only as a means of conquest and the spread of faith, but also as symbols of status, wealth, and power. More than 120 exceptional examples from the renowned collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art are presented in detail to demonstrate the remarkable craftsmanship and beauty of Islamic arms and armor. These diverse objects, which have never been catalogued or published in detail, span ten centuries and represent nearly every Islamic culture, from Spain to the Caucasus. Among these masterpieces are rare early works, such as the oldest documented Islamic sword, and fine examples of decorated helmets and body armor from late-15th-century Iran and Anatolia. Also included are lavish gem-studded weapons from royal courts in the Ottoman world and India. Each piece is handsomely photographed, with a detailed discussion of its technical, historical, and artistic importance. Made by master artisans in conjunction with leading designers, goldsmiths, and jewelers, these stunning objects demonstrate how utilitarian military equipment could be transformed into striking and extravagant works of art."--YaleBooks website |
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| Beschreibung: | XII, 336 Seiten Illustrationen 32 cm |
| ISBN: | 1588395707 1-58839-570-7 9781588395702 978-1-58839-570-2 |