Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 206 pages; 206 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, plans ; 29 cm. Summary: The minbar of Saladin, an intricately designed wooden pulpit, was one of the masterpieces of Islamic art. Made in the 12th century, on Saladins conquest of Jerusalem, it was placed in the al-Aqsa Mosque, where it remained for almost 800 years. Then, in 1969, it was burned down by an Australian fanatical Christian. This book charts the difficult process of reconstructing the minbar from scratch, a challenge made even more difficult by the lack of the necessary skills and the loss of the secrets of its original construction and decoration. Thus, it covers both Islamic art and the revival of lost traditional skills. Subjects: Masjid al-Aqa (Jerusalem) -- Minbars -- Jerusalem. Islamic art -- Islamic decoration and ornament. Minbars -- Jordan -- Sal.
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'Will appeal to those interested in Islamic Art in general but to those with a particular interest in geometery it may open a door to a deeper understanding of Islamic Art' - Muslim World Book Review
The minbar of Saladin, an intricately designed wooden pulpit, was one of the masterpieces of Islamic art. Made in the 12th century, on Saladin’s conquest of Jerusalem it was placed in the al-Aqsa Mosque, where it remained for almost 800 years. Then, in 1969, it was burned down by an Australian fanatical Christian. This book charts the difficult process of reconstructing the minbar from scratch, a challenge made even more difficult by the lack of the necessary skills and the loss of the secrets of its original construction and decoration. Thus it covers both Islamic art and the revival of lost traditional skills.
Table of Contents
Foreword by HRH Prince Ghazi Bin Muhammad of Jordan · Introduction by HRH Prince Charles · 1. Crossroads of Conflict: The Minbar of Saladin’s Place in History · 2. The Destruction of the Minbar and the Aftermath · 3. Islamic Art: Sacred Geometry, Harmony and Balance · 4. Rebuilding the Minbar: The Quest for Lost Knowledge and Skills · 5. The Solution: The Man Who Solved the Puzzle · 6. The Minbar Reconstructed · Further Reading
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Librería: Blue Skye Books, Novato, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. NYC: Thames & Hudson, 2008. 1st edition, F/F. Book and dust jacket have little wear. 213 illustrations, 145 in colo, plus many geographic designs. Includes glossary, further reading and index. The Minbar was considered the finest wooden pulpit in the Islamic world, where it existed from some 800 years in the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. It was destroyed by a tourist in1969. This book follows its incredibly complicated reconstruction. A book for "anyone interested in Islamic art, sacred design, the history of the Holy Land and the revival of traditional crafts." Beautiful copy. 206 pp. Nº de ref. del artículo: 005040
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