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Crescent Moon introduces the beauty and complexity of Southeast Asian Islamic art and cuture. This large book features major works of art from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, as well as extraordinary works from the National Gallery of Australia. The book reveals the sophistication and splendor of the Islamic courts in the archipelago royal heirlooms recalling a glorious past enriched by the wealth of spice trade and lavish ceremonies of the life cyce, such as circumcisions, weddings, and funerals, as testimonies of faith and power. The revelation of new art forms in gold, silk, lacquer, porcelain, and stone illustrate the transformations of idigenous motifs and techniques and unique developments in the arts of Islamic Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines,a s well as the Muslim communities of Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
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Crescent Moon: Islamic Art And Civilisation in Southeast Asia
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National Gallery of Victoria, Canberra, 2006
ISBN 10: 0730830306
ISBN 13: 9780730830306
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Pictorial Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Exhibition Publication. Glassine sleeve has minor wear. Book very clean. Binding tight. 303pp. Additional domestic postage for some destinations. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. The book features a wide range of artworks, including metalwork, textiles, manuscript illumination, and wood carvings from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, showcasing the unique blend of local traditions with Islamic influences. Size: 245mm x 330mm. Book. Seller Inventory # 030851
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Crescent Moon: Islamic Art & Civilisation In Southeast Asia / Bulan Sabit: Seni Dan Peradaban Islam Di Asia Tenggara
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Art Gallery Of South Australia & National Gallery, 2006
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30.0 x 24.0cms 304pp colour illusts fine hardback & glassine dustwrapper The chapters are: Islamic art & civilisation in Southeast Asia; Malay arts; the art of Cirebon & the image of the ascetic in early Javanese Islam; ritual heirlooms in the Islamic kingdoms of Indonesia; Islamic manuscript art of Southeast Asia; tradiiton & innovations in the Islamic textiles of Southeast Asia; Islamic ceramics in Southeast Asia; afterword. English text with chapters in Bahas Indonesian & Bahasa Malayu. Seller Inventory # 20646318
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The book has light edge wear. Otherwise, it is sharp, clean, and tightly-bound. The dust jacket has tearing at the top headband, moderate rubbing, and slight edge wear. Otherwise, it is sharp, clean, and crisp. Seller Inventory # 1002961
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Crescent Moon: Islamic Art & Civilisation in Southeast Asia: Bulan Sabit: Seni dan Peradaban Islam di Asia Tenggara
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hardcover. Condition: acceptable. No Jacket. Heavy EX-LIBRARY hardback, no dustjacket, published by the National Gallery of Australia. 304pp, fully illustrated in colour. Plastic cover, usual library marks. Some wear to covers, bumping to text block, such that pages are somewhat creased. Fair copy. Seller Inventory # HVY-18838
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Size 330mmX250mmX25MM. Crescent Moon: Islamic Art and Civilisation in Southeast Asia was published by the Art Gallery of South Australia in conjunction with the National Gallery of Australia to accompany the exhibition of the same title held at: Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide 10 November 2005 - 29 January 2006 National Gallery of Australia, Canberra 23 February - 28 May 2006 The book is in lovely condition and is in a protective plastic cover. Please note: The postal rate for this title, within Australia, Will vary between A$15.00 and A$29.00. Please check with the seller. Seller Inventory # 001328
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Crescent Moon: Islamic Art & Civilisation in Southeast Asia: Bulan Sabit: Seni dan Peradaban Islam di Asia Tenggara
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 33 by 24.5cm., 303pp. fully illustrated in colour. Crescent Moon introduces the beauty and complexity of Southeast Asian Islamic art and cuture. This large book features major works of art from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, as well as extraordinary works from the National Gallery of Australia. The book reveals the sophistication and splendor of the Islamic courts in the archipelagoroyal heirlooms recalling a glorious past enriched by the wealth of spice trade and lavish ceremonies of the life cyce, such as circumcisions, weddings, and funerals, as testimonies of faith and power. The revelation of new art forms in gold, silk, lacquer, porcelain, and stone illustrate the transformations of idigenous motifs and techniques and unique developments in the arts of Islamic Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines,a s well as the Muslim communities of Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Published to accompany the exhibition of the same title at the Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, 10 November 2005- 29 January 2006 and the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, 23 February- 28 May 2006. HARDBACK. Seller Inventory # ABE-1758815406826
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Condition: Fine. 4to. Laminated boards, hardcover. 304pp. Colour illus. Fine in Fine clear d/w. Heavy book extra post may apply. Seller Inventory # 63362