Neither Islamic Nor Persian: A History of Muslim Painting This Study Of History Of Muslim World Shows That Such Categorisation Is Wholly Indequate And Misleading As The Springboard Of Art And Science In The Muslim World Was Neither Religious Nor Nationalistic Upsurge Or Wars Which Lead To The Tremendous Leap Forward Of The Westernworld. Muslim Art And Science Was Wholly Dependent On Individual Patronage Which Ultimately Brought About Its Downfall. The Religion Or Nationality Of The Artist Did Not Matter. The Ruling Elite Who Employed Or Rewarded The Artist Determined The Scope And Style Of The Work. Number Of Illustrations, Maps, Colour Plates, Condition Good. |
