Occidentalism

A comprehensive survey of Islamic art from the 19th century, which explores the contrast between those items produced in traditional taste and those bearing witness to the influence of Europe. A survey of nineteenth-century Islamic art which explores the contrast between traditionally-styled objects [...]
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A comprehensive survey of Islamic art from the 19th century, which explores the contrast between those items produced in traditional taste and those bearing witness to the influence of Europe. 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, and collectors and curators of Islamic art.