Discovering Islamic Art

Discovering Islamic Art : New,
'A Young Readers Guide with Activities'
*[A4] Large Glossy Paperback - 68 pages,
by Mary Beardwood,
Published by Medina Publishing.

Back in Stock December 2019


Description :


For the first time a door has been opened to invite younger children (as well as grown ups) to enter the world of Islamic art. Since the 7th century, Islamic artists, artisans, architects and craftsmen have attempted in their work to reflect their beliefs and cultural values in the most beautiful way they can in every medium and material available to them.

 
A subject that spans a millennium-and-a-half and covers every walk of life in every corner of the globe. With Discovering Islamic Art, Mary Beardwood invites younger children & adults to enter the world of Islamic art – and what a world it is: one of beauty and inventiveness, spiritual depth and exquisite artistry.


'Discovering Islamic Art' simply and concisely introduces all the fundamental elements :


   *** Calligraphy,
   *** Arabesques,
   *** Geometric patterns,
   *** Pottery,
   *** Architecture,
   *** Astrology,
   *** Landscapes and cityscapes,
   *** Woodwork and metalwork,
   *** Arms and armour,
   *** Science and inventions,
   *** Manuscripts and books.


With each topic is included an activity sheet to encourage further engagement and to help users have fun and to remember more. These worksheets are also available in PDF for you to print separately from the book.

 
Discovering Islamic Art is not only entertaining and educational but, in this age of cultural divergence and religious misunderstandings, helps us to understand the world of Islam and appreciate its long and continued history of artistic treasures.





Mary Beardwood spent six years researching and writing Discovering Islamic Art, the second book she has written about the culture and traditions of the region.


A retired teacher from Norwich, UK who worked at Jebel Ali Primary School, Rashid School for Boys and Emirates International School in Dubai, Mrs Beardwood is also author of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Arabia, which has sold 20,000 copies since the first edition was released in 2001.









*Dimensions : 28.2 x 21cm.




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