IRCICA PUBLICATIONS 1980-2012

ISLAMIC ARTS / ISLAMIC CRAFTSARTS AND CRAFTS IN THE MUSLIM WORLD(PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSON ISLAMIC ARTS AND CRAFTS,ISFAHAN 4-9 OCTOBER, 2002)Edited by Nazeih Taleb Maarouf and Semiramis ÇavuşoğluPreface by Halit Erenİstanbul, 2008 (in English)(Islamic Crafts series; 8)ISBN 978-92-9063-170-5This book contains the papers that were presented atthe Isfahan International Congress on Islamic Arts andCrafts. The papers are on various subjects includingIslamic architecture, the art of calligraphy, arts and culturaldialogue, Islamic paintings and miniature, the influence ofIslamic arts and crafts on European art, traditional textiles,embroidery and costumes, revival of Islamic arts and crafts,tiles and ceramics, city life, jewelry, bazaars, papermaking,gilding, binding, and marbling (ebru), wooden arts andcrafts, Islamic patterns and metal crafts. The reader will findin them points of view relating to various aspects of artsand crafts such as the designs and methods used, technicalcooperation and skill upgrading, exchange of techniques,improvement of product quality, education and trainingof artisans, finance, economy, marketing and the obstaclesencountered, patronage and national policies. The bookaims at the same time to promote awareness of Islamic artsand crafts in the world. It also provides a first preliminaryassessment of the prospects of economic, social and culturaldevelopment of Islamic arts and crafts in various regionsof the world. It contains 55 articles enriched with colourillustrations showing the richness of Islamic arts andcrafts through their various applications in architecture,calligraphy, ebru, glass, wood, silver jewelry, miniatures,ceramics, embroidery, paintings, textiles, etc.Price: US$ 50 (including post)IRCICA PUBLICATIONS 1980-2012 65