The art of the Muslim knight: The Furusyya Art Foundation Collection. [HARDCOVER].

BASHIR, MOHAMED

ISBN 10: 8876248773 / ISBN 13: 9788876248771

Published by Milan: Skira, 2008., Milan:, 2008

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BASHIR, MOHAMED The art of the Muslim knight: The Furusyya Art Foundation Collection. [HARDCOVER]. Milan: Skira, 2008. 4to., 416 p., color ills. Original binding. Dust wrapper. In teh original box. New ISBN: 9788876248771 CATALOG: Turkish & Islamic arts KEYWORDS: History of art Islamic art Traditional arts Horse Armour Archery Shield Sword The Arab tradition of al-furusiyya is defined by principles of horsemanship, chivalry, and the mutual dependence of man and horse. This publication presents half of the Furusiyya Art Foundation?s entire collection, which includes Islamic art relating to the Muslim chevalier from the eighth, ninth, fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries. The collection includes a number of cane shields, archery material, armor for man and horse, sword pommels, guards and sabers, as well as daggers and belts carried by the courtly chevaliers. Describing the artistry and beauty of the antique pieces, the focus narrows in on the use of decoration and great craftsmanship, the technological innovations that were developed, as well as looking at the different cultures of the Islamic world.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The art of the Muslim knight: The Furusyya Art Foundation Collection. [HARDCOVER].
• Publisher: Milan: Skira, 2008., Milan:
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8876248773
• ISBN 13: 9788876248771
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Turkish & Islamic arts

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Synopsis

The Arab tradition of al-furusiyya is defined by principles of horsemanship, chivalry, and the mutual dependence of man and horse. This publication presents half of the Furusiyya Art Foundation’s entire collection, which includes Islamic art relating to the Muslim chevalier from the eighth, ninth, fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries. The collection includes a number of cane shields, archery material, armor for man and horse, sword pommels, guards and sabers, as well as daggers and belts carried by the courtly chevaliers. Describing the artistry and beauty of the antique pieces, the focus narrows in on the use of decoration and great craftsmanship, the technological innovations that were developed, as well as looking at the different cultures of the Islamic world.

About the Author

Bashir Mohamed is consultant for the Furusiyya Art Foundation. He is the founder of the Islamic Department of Spink and Sons Ltd., acting as the buyer and Islamic art consultant until 1980.