Publisher's Synopsis
A Guide To An Exhibition Of Islamic Miniature Painting And Book Illumination: The Metropolitan Museum Of Art is a comprehensive guidebook written by M. S. Dimand for an exhibition of Islamic miniature paintings and book illuminations at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The book provides a detailed account of the exhibition, including the history of Islamic miniature painting and book illumination, the techniques used in creating these artworks, and the cultural and religious significance of these art forms. The guidebook also features high-quality images of the artworks on display, along with descriptions and analysis of each piece. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and culture of Islamic miniature painting and book illumination, as well as those who wish to learn more about the history and techniques of these art forms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.