Traditional Islamic Craft in Moroccan Architecture (2 vols.)

Andre Paccard; Mary Guggenheim (translator)

Published by Editions Atelier 74, 1980

2 vols., 31 by 24.5cm., vol. I 508 pp. (English), numerous colour illustrations; vol. II 581 pp. (English), numerous colour illustrations. Small water stain on the cover of vol. II. No dj's. Richly illustrated reference work by decorator and photographer André Paccard (1929-1995) on Islamic art in Morocco. In 1973, he went to Rabat in Morocco, where he carried out restorations under the aegis of King Hassan II for more than ten years. He employs hundreds of people in the Annecy region through his Atelier 74. At the suggestion of King Hassan II, he decided to write and publish a book on Islamic art in Morocco, in collaboration with Léo Gaget, Philippe Saharoff and Tayeb Saddiki. The King authorised access to the kingdom's palaces, where Philippe Saharoff took photographs for over 18 months. Rare English edition. Seller Inventory # ABE-1704836771414

Bibliographic Details

Title: Traditional Islamic Craft in Moroccan ...
Publisher: Editions Atelier 74
Publication Date: 1980
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition