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Occidentalism : Islamic art in the 19th century

by Stephen Vernoit

(The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic art, v. 23)

Nour Foundation in association with Azimuth Editions and Oxford University Press, c1997

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Bibliography: p. 249-254

Includes indexes

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A survey of nineteenth-century Islamic art which explores the contrast between traditionally-styled objects and those influenced by Europe. Each item is described, and the material is orgainized and discussed under four main headings: - Royal Patronage - Religion and Customs - Manufacturing and Technology - Historical Revivalism This book is intended for art historians, Islamicists, collectors and curators of Islamic art.

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