The Art and Architecture of Islamic Cairo by Yeomans, Richard

Reading: Garnet Publishing. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. Original boards. 1859641547 . With b/w & coloured frontispiece, map, plates & illustrations. Some creasing to bottom right hand corner frontispiece, title & early pages. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; "The Art and Architecture of Islamic Cairo" by Richard Yeomans is an insightful exploration of Cairo's rich Islamic heritage, focusing on the art and architecture from the Fatimid to the Ottoman periods. This scholarly work delves into the historical and cultural context that shaped Cairo’s urban landscape, offering readers a deep understanding of the religious, social, and political influences that contributed to the city's architectural developments. Yeomans provides a detailed examination of various forms of Islamic art found in Cairo, including intricate tile work, woodwork, metalwork, and textiles, illustrating how these elements are… Read More

Garnet Pub Ltd, 2006-02-24. hardcover. Used: Good.

Garnet Publishing, 2006. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. NEAR FINE/Very Good. vi, 274 pp. Black cloth, gilt lettering to spine, color illustrations. Very clean and sharp. DJ minor bumping to extremities, otherwise crisp and bright.