[Rarebooks] FS: Islamic Art & Architecture in Fatimid North Africa & Egypt

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: “Arts of the City Victorious. Islamic Art and Architecture in
Fatimid North Africa and Egypt”

By Jonathan M. Bloom.
Published by the Yale University Press & The Institute of Ismaili Studies
in 2007.

DISCUSSION: The Fatimids, the Ismaili Shi'i dynasty that ruled in North
Africa and Egypt from 909 to 1171, are most famous for founding the city
of al-Qahira (Cairo) in 969, while their art—particularly textiles and
ceramics, but also metalwork, carved crystal, and woodwork—has been
admired for nearly a millennium. In this engaging book, illustrated with
more than 100 color and archival photos, Jonathan Bloom concentrates on
securely dated and localized examples of Fatimid art and architecture,
focusing on significant examples and providing extensive notes and a
bibliography.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 9”x11.5”, 236 pages, color and black & white
illustrations, dust jacket.

CONDITION NOTES: Minor wear, but otherwise clean and nice, with a tight
binding.

PRICE: $60. -

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