Islamic Designs from Egypt (Agile Rabbit Editions: Cultural Styles) w/ CD

Pepin Press

ISBN 10: 9057681048 / ISBN 13: 9789057681042

Published by Pepin Pr, 2007

About this Item

First Edition. 2007. Pepin Press. Near Fine/Near Fine. Includes original CD, unopened. Hardcover. Lovely copy, no markings, w/ dust jacket. Binding tight. Boards & jacket minimal wear. Color illustrations throughout. 112 pp. Pepin Press collection of Islamic ornamental designs from medieval Cairo and Alexandria featuring geometric patterns, arabesque motifs, and calligraphy. Reference volume includes CD with digital files for contemporary design applications. Ships from the USA, quickly and with care.

Seller Inventory # 0LN-dp123025M9

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Islamic Designs from Egypt (Agile Rabbit Editions: Cultural Styles) w/ CD
• Publisher: Pepin Pr
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN 10: 9057681048
• ISBN 13: 9789057681042
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Like New
• Weight: 29 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Islam
  • Africa
  • Art Books

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Synopsis

The culture of the Muslim world has developed a very specific type of ornamental design, which is grounded in the religious demands of Islam. Also known as Arabesque, the visual language of Islamic design employs a variety of geometric patterns, floral elements and ornate calligraphy, all of which are used to decorate furniture and buildings. The flowing nature and mathematical rigour of the Arabesque evoke a sense of eternity and order, which has proved to be aesthetically pleasing. ISLAMIC PATTERNS FROM EGYPT presents a collection of architectural ornamental designs originating from two of the most important cultural centres in the Islamic world, the mediaeval Egyptian cities of Cairo and Alexandria. Originally used as tiling and basreliefs for mosques, tombs and private houses, these designs constitute masterpieces of Islamic ornamental design that have lost none of their appeal today. In the present edition, the ornaments, borders and interlocking patterns of this historical style are made available for contemporary use.