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Quṣayr ʻAmra : art and the Umayyad elite in late antique Syria /

The remarkable frescoes of Quṣayr ʻAmra were probably painted in the middle of the 8th century for a Muslim Arab prince. However many problems remain with regard to the date, the patron & even the meaning of the often erotic scenes. Garth Fowden explores this treasure from the Syrian Desert.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Fowden, Garth
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, ©2004.
Colección:Transformation of the classical heritage ; 36.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The remarkable frescoes of Quṣayr ʻAmra were probably painted in the middle of the 8th century for a Muslim Arab prince. However many problems remain with regard to the date, the patron & even the meaning of the often erotic scenes. Garth Fowden explores this treasure from the Syrian Desert.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxix, 390 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-374) and index.
ISBN:9780520929609
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