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OverviewIntroducing Islamic inscriptions to newcomers to Islamic civilization and history, this work explains the importance of inscriptions, showing where they are recorded and how they can usefully supplement known documentary evidence. A fully annotated bibliography provides further reading on all aspects of Islamic epigraphy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor Sheila S. BlairPublisher: Edinburgh University Press Imprint: Edinburgh University Press Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 1.082kg ISBN: 9780748609031ISBN 10: 0748609032 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 16 July 1998 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPart I Introduction: why read inscriptions. Part II Monumental inscriptions: the languages used for monumental inscriptions; foundation inscriptions; other types of monumental inscriptions; regional studies; inscriptions on various building types; stylistics development. Part III Inscriptions on portable objects: metalwares; woodwork; ceramics; textiles; other arts; types of objects; recording an inscription.ReviewsThe first intelligent and concise introduction to Islamic inscriptions and their significance for our understanding of Islamic history and culture ... a rich treat. -- Marianna Shreve Simpson, Walters Art Gallery A scholarly survey of Islamic inscriptions, well researched and written, with rich references and diverse illustrations. -- Brannon M Wheeler This is an extremely useful and valuable book, based on a remarkably wide knowledge of the very extensive literature. The first intelligent and concise introduction to Islamic inscriptions and their significance for our understanding of Islamic history and culture ... a rich treat. A scholarly survey of Islamic inscriptions, well researched and written, with rich references and diverse illustrations. This is an extremely useful and valuable book, based on a remarkably wide knowledge of the very extensive literature. The first intelligent and concise introduction to Islamic inscriptions and their significance for our understanding of Islamic history and culture ... a rich treat. -- Marianna Shreve Simpson, Walters Art Gallery A scholarly survey of Islamic inscriptions, well researched and written, with rich references and diverse illustrations. -- Brannon M Wheeler This is an extremely useful and valuable book, based on a remarkably wide knowledge of the very extensive literature. The first intelligent and concise introduction to Islamic inscriptions and their significance for our understanding of Islamic history and culture ... a rich treat. A scholarly survey of Islamic inscriptions, well researched and written, with rich references and diverse illustrations. This is an extremely useful and valuable book, based on a remarkably wide knowledge of the very extensive literature. Author InformationSheila S. Blair is the Norma Jean Calderwood University Professor of Islamic and Asian Art at Boston College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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