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The Timeline of Islamic Civilisations: Featuring the collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

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The Timeline of Islamic Civilisations (featuring the collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia), provides a brief overview of Islamic civilisations from the time of the Orthodox Caliphate, up to the 20th century AD. It also encompasses the geographical expanse of the Islamic World, which extends from the Iberian Peninsula to Southeast Asia. As a quick and helpful reference for both newcomers to Islamic art and history, as well as established enthusiasts, the timeline is illustrated with works of art in various media, including manuscripts, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork and metalwork all from the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia collection.

 

Author: Dr Heba Nayel Barakat
Year Published: 2012
Pages: 62
Weight: 40g
Product Dimensions: 16cm x 1cm x 20cm
Product Code: 978-983-2591-02-3

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Summary:

The Timeline of Islamic Civilisations (featuring the collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia), provides a brief overview of Islamic civilisations from the time of the Orthodox Caliphate, up to the 20th century AD. It also encompasses the geographical expanse of the Islamic World, which extends from the Iberian Peninsula to Southeast Asia. As a quick and helpful reference for both newcomers to Islamic art and history, as well as established enthusiasts, the timeline is illustrated with works of art in various media, including manuscripts, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork and metalwork all from the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia collection.


Author: Dr Heba Nayel Barakat
Year Published: 2012
Pages: 62
Weight: 40g
Product Dimensions: 16cm x 1cm x 20cm
Product Code: 978-983-2591-02-3

Weight 0.07 kg
Dimensions 19 × 2.5 × 23 cm

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  • Store Name: Islamic Arts Museum Shop
  • Vendor: Islamic Arts Museum Shop
  • Address: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Jalan Lembah Perdana
    Kuala Lumpur
    Kuala Lumpur
    50480
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    Material: Porcelain
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    Product Dimensions: Diameter (8cm) x Height (10cm)

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    Summary:

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    Weight: 200g
    Product Dimensions: Diameter (31cm) x Depth (2cm)
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    Summary:

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    Author: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
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    Pages: 204
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    Weight: 200g
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