Whether destined for a sultan's palace or provincial household, a vast array of functional and often luxurious metal vessels and utensils have been produced throughout the Islamic world. Although n…
Uzbekistan, or the land of the Uzbeks, is part of West Turkestan, which is located to the west of Pamir Mountains. In the ancient times, this region was part of Transoxiana, which refers to the lan…
The author asks to what extent a knowledge of the concepts of yoga may prepare the way to a better understanding of Indian archaeology. The yoga at the basis of this study is that which forms the c…
We extend our warmest greetingson the occasion of this special exhibition: "Tibet: Treasures from the Roof of the World," a comprehensive introduction to Tibetan Culture, which has lately received …
Beautifully illustrated volume from the Asian Cultural history program of the Smithsonian Institution full of color photos of Turkish culture and art. In both English and Turkmen.
Without any doubt, Arabian geometric ornament is among the most sophisticated forms of design of all eras. For this book, a very large collection of the most beautiful and intricate of such designs…
Using buildings, archaeological reports, medieval histories, geographies and early Arabic poetry, this book reinterprets the origin, development and meanings of the minaret. explaining how the towe…
Islamic pottery is one of the hidden treasures of world ceramics. However, its full breadth and diversity has often been overshadowed by the legacy of China and Europe although Islamic pottery cede…
1. Excavations (Archeology) – Azerbaijan. 2. Excavation (Archeology) – Georgia (Republic). 3. Antiquities (Archeology) – Turkey, Eastern. 4. Azerbaijan – Antiquities. 5. Georgia (Republic) …
Menampilkan koleksi gerabah Jepang pada abad ke-17 yang ditemukan di Indonesia. Koleksi ini menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia dan Jepang sudah memiliki hubungan sejak abad ke-17.