Islamic Art In The 19th Century Tradition Innovation And Eclecticism Islamic History And Civilization Islamic History Civilization 60 Doris Behrensabouseifstephen Vernoit by Doris Behrens-abouseif;stephen Vernoit; 9789004144422, 9004144420 instant download after payment.

Beginning with an historical introduction and an assessment of changing attitudes towards the visual arts the following essays provide case studies of architecture and art in Ottoman Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, sub-Saharan Africa, Iran, Central Asia, India and the Caribbean. They examine such issues as patronage, sources of artistic inspiration and responses to European art.

The essays have a relevance and importance for our understanding of the societies and attitudes of that time, and have a direct bearing on the more general debate concerning cultural identity and the integration of modern ideas in the Muslim world. The book is richly illustrated with very many illustrations in black-and-white and in full colour.