Geometry and Art - (Hardcover)

Name: Geometry and Art - (Hardcover)
Brand: Skira
SKU: 94260256
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Highlights

In this groundbreaking volume on the use of Islamic geometry in modern and contemporary art from the region, Roxane Zand and Sussan Babaie explore ways in which traditional geometric legacies are applied and interpreted in new contexts.
128 Pages
Art, History

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About the Book

In this groundbreaking volume on the use of Islamic geometry in modern and contemporary art from the region, the authors explore ways in which traditional geometric legacies are applied and interpreted in new contexts.

Book Synopsis

In this groundbreaking volume on the use of Islamic geometry in modern and contemporary art from the region, Roxane Zand and Sussan Babaie explore ways in which traditional geometric legacies are applied and interpreted in new contexts. Works by artists Anila Quayyum Agha, Mohamed Kanoo, Lulwah Al Homoud, Gibran Tarazi, Dana Awartani, Susan Hefuna, Monir Farman Farmaian, Mahmoud Sabri, Nasreen Mohamedi, Zeinab Al Hashemi, Mouteea Murad, Ajlan Gharem, Ahmad Angawi, Ibtisam Abdulaziz, Aljoud Loutah, Timo Nasseri, Samir Sayegh, Mehdi Moutashar, Philip Taaffe, Sahand Hessamiyan, Nargess Hashemi, Naqsh collective and Ahmed Mater are included.

Babaie's essay traces the significance of geometry in the history of Islamic arts, looking at the emergence of modernisms of the Middle East through the prism of selected works by the artists. Their works underscore the distinctive ways geometry has inspired the art of the region.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.2 Inches (H) x 9.6 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)

Weight: 2.8 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 128

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: History

Publisher: Skira

Theme: Contemporary (1945-)

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Street Date: June 25, 2019

TCIN: 94260256

UPC: 9788857240169

Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-5566

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 2.8 pounds

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