The Arts of Persia and Other Countries of Islam

The Arts of Persia & Other Countries of Islam

Transcriber's Note: The main text in this book is interspersed with numerous illustrations and accompanying text. In this e-book, the illustrations and accompanying text are set off from the main text by boxes. Where the original indicates that the main text is continued on another page, the continuation note (e.g., [CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE]) is hyperlinked to the appropriate page. THIS exhibition has been arranged with a desire to meet the convenience of those who are interested in manifestations of the arts of different countries over which Islam held sway at one time or other in the past. An effort has been made to show under one roof representative examples of works produced at different epochs and stages of the civilizations referred to, so that they may be seen, and perhaps studied, with the minimum expenditure of time. Fine examples of many branches of the arts of these peoples are in permanent exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum, New York, and the museums of great cities throughout the country. It is difficult to find adequate words to describe the enchanting atmosphere of the halls at the Metropolitan Museum where Near Eastern art is installed; and the same can truly be said of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the University of Pennsylvania Museum, Philadelphia. These exhibitions must inevitably contribute to the enjoyment and education of countless visitors to these institutions, and will continue to do so in increasing degree to the enjoyment of generations to come. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 26473
Author: Kevorkian, Hagop K.
Release Date: Aug 28, 2008
Format: eBook
Language: English