Arts and culture in the early Islamic world

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  • Lizann Flatt.
  • Flatt, Lizann
  • St Catherines, Ontario ; New York [N.Y.] : Crabtree Pub. Company, c2012.
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    Information & Library Science Library — Juvenile

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    J700.917 Flatt
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    Summary

    The contributions to arts and culture by early Islamic empires is considerable. This book explores their great works of literature, as well as such artistic works as Arabesque art, calligraphy, mosques and tombs, palaces, weaving, textiles, metalware, pottery, carvings and molded plaster, and glassware.

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    Contents

    In the beginning -- Calligraphy -- Architecture -- Mosques -- Palaces and homes -- Tombs, madrasas, and inns -- Carvings -- Pottery -- Glassware -- Metalware -- Carpets -- Textiles and leather -- Books -- Poetry and prose -- Music and dance -- Painting -- Biographies -- Timelines.

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    Description:
    48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
    Series:
    Life in the early Islamic world
    Published:
    St Catherines, Ontario ; New York [N.Y.] : Crabtree Pub. Company, c2012.
    Language:
    English
    Notes:
    Includes bibliograhical references (page 47) and index.
    Genre or Form:
    Juvenile literature
    ISBN:
    9780778721673
    0778721671
    9780778721741
    0778721744
    9781427198372
    1427198373
    9781427195609
    1427195609
    OCLC Number:
    601148269
    Other Identifiers:
    LCCN: 2012000074

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