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Islamic Decorative Arts: Metalwork, Rock Crystals and Mosaics
Combining geometry, calligraphy, vegetal motifs, and precious materials, Islamic artisans created objects of both beauty and meaning, reflecting the spiritual, scientific, and aesthetic values that shaped Islamic civilization across centuries.
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Chinese wood carving: History, Symbolism, and Skill
Reflecting harmony, spirituality, and refined technique, wood carving became an essential part of Chinese artistic heritage and a lasting symbol of traditional craftsmanship.
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Exploring Islamic Art in North Africa and Spain
This journey reveals how patterns, light, and architectural harmony shaped sacred spaces and everyday life, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire art and culture.
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Echoes of Eternal Persian Art
Since its first appearance, Art and Civilization of Persia: Art, Splendour and Heritage Across Dynasties has brought to life the magnificent courtly arts and storied architecture of Iran. In this third edition, fully revised and expanded, discover new scholarship on forgotten dynasties, an updated gallery of 125 colour plates, and - for the very first time - a dedicated chapter on Omar Khayyām’s Rubāʿīyāt.
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Splendor on Paper, The World of Mughal Painting
More than illustration, Mughal Paintings are a visual history of India’s golden age, where art became both a symbol of power and a celebration of beauty.
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Echoes of the Past: Discovering the treasures of Central Asia
Rooted in both spiritual and everyday life, Central Asian art captures a unique blend of Persian, Turkic, Mongol, and Russian aesthetics. It continues to evolve today, bridging past and present across deserts, mountains, and ancient cities.
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Persian secret treasures: An art once lost, Now remembered
Known for its detailed tilework, elegant calligraphy, exquisite carpets, and poetic symbolism, Persian art celebrates harmony, nature, and the divine. Its legacy continues to inspire with timeless beauty and profound storytelling.
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Henri Matisse: A life of Colour and Daring
This book is dedicated to him - not as a scholarly biography, but as a contemplative stroll through the light of his canvases.
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Louis Comfort Tiffany: Master of Glass, Visionary of Design
Louis Comfort Tiffany was a pioneering American artist and designer best known for his extraordinary work in stained glass. His famous creations - ranging from lamps and windows to mosaics and vases - captured light in breathtaking ways.
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From stage to canvas: The unique art of Léon Bakst
This book illustrates the wealth of Bakst's contribution to the world of theatre and dance. His best known work includes sets for Stravinsky's Firebird, and Weber's Spectre de la Rose.
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