Arts & Crafts of the Islamic Lands

Principles • Materials • Practice

Khaled Azzam

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
10 February 2021

Oriental art; Islamic studies

This book celebrates the thriving world of Islamic arts and crafts, as well as presenting the rich cultural, philosophical and historical heritage that contemporary artists and craftspeople still draw on today. Based on decades of research and expertise, and written by tutors at The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, one of the world's leading schools for the study of the traditional crafts of the East and West, it provides unparalleled access to a glorious range of methods, materials and skills.

The book is organized into three chapters. The first explores the fundamental principles of Islamic arts and crafts: geometry, islimi and calligraphy. The second introduces widely used materials and tools, including pigments, gesso panels, gilding equipment, brushes, pens and paper. The third provides fully illustrated step-by-step guides to the crafting of artefacts and artworks, including Kufic calligraphy, plaster carving, Mughal and Persian miniature painting, parquetry, ceramics, mosaic and glassblowing. The history and significance of the techniques and materials used are explained, accompanied by numerous illustrations of masterworks found throughout the Islamic world.

This comprehensive and accessible volume, packed with over 1,000 images, connects cultural history with modern practice. It is a vital reference and practical resource for craftspeople, artists and students from all backgrounds who seek to engage with the Islamic world.

With over 1000 illustrations in colour

By: Khaled Azzam
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 220mm,
Weight: 1.280kg
ISBN: 9780500295939
ISBN 10: 050029593X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 10 February 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction by Khaled Azzam • Part 1: Principles i. Geometry: Introduction to Geometry • Order in Nature • Proportion • Shapes, Grids and Patterns • ii. Islimi: Introduction to Islimi • iii. Calligraphy • Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy • Part 2: Materials and Preparation Traditional Pigments • Gesso Panels • Gilding • Brush and Wasli Paper for Mughal and Persian Miniature • Painting • Hassan • Part 3: Methods and Techniques Kufic Calligraphy • Plaster Carving • Mughal and Persian Miniature Painting • Parquetry • Ceramic Plates • Ceramic Tiles • Mosaic • Glassmaking • Notes • Endmatter

Khaled Azzam is Director of The Prince's School of Traditional Arts. The School was founded in London in 2004 by HRH The Prince of Wales to develop the Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts programme pioneered by Professor Keith Critchlow.