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ISLAMIC ARTS / ISLAMIC CRAFTSCREATIVITY AND CRAFTS IN THEMUSLIM WORLDEdited by Nazeih Taleb MaaroufPreface by Ekmeleddin İhsanoğluİstanbul, 2004 (in English and Arabic)(Islamic Crafts Series; 7)ISBN 92-9063-138-4This volume highlights examples of images of innovativecraft works from various regions of the Muslim world whichhave made these products flourish through the ages towardssublime. These examples reflect the authenticity of the craftproducts and the traditional arts as they are applied inarchitecture, calligraphy, gilding, arabesque, bookbinding,miniature, pottery, engraving on wood and other works.They are expressions of beauty and splendour and productsof a creative spirit. The volume also gives an overview of theexperiences of some member countries in the field of craftsand some craftspeople, in order to make these experiencesshared by others, encourage cooperation and promoteexchanges of views on the different techniques used. Thevolume also aims to provide a much needed documentationof scholarly nature relating to the various Islamic craftworks as recorded on the spot, through field work. Thisdocumentation is supplemented with data and explanatorytables on the present state of this sector. The reader will alsofind information on the economic and financial aspects, therole of governments and patronage, data and documentationconcerning this sector, the markets, channels of distribution,product development and promotion, among others.Price: US$ 70 (including post)64 <strong>IRCICA</strong> <strong>PUBLICATIONS</strong> <strong>1980</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>

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