The Art of the Muslim Knights: The Furusyya Art Foundation Collection

Mohamed, Bashir

ISBN 10: 8876248773 / ISBN 13: 9788876248771

Published by Skira, 2008

About this Item

nice copy; very large book.

Seller Inventory # 049957

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Art of the Muslim Knights: The Furusyya Art Foundation Collection
• Publisher: Skira
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8876248773
• ISBN 13: 9788876248771
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Military History

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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.