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# Timely cultural relevance Rich academic insight Gorgeous illustrations What is 'Islamic' Art?: Between Religion and Perception

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## Summary

> 🖼️ Unlock the true essence of Islamic art—beyond the frame, beyond perception!

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## Key Features

- • **Visual Mastery:** Features stunning, richly detailed illustrations that captivate
- • **Critical Acclaim:** Highly rated with a 4.7/5 from discerning readers
- • **Expert Authorship:** Written by Wendy M. K. Shaw, a leading voice in Islamic art history
- • **Cultural Relevance:** Engages with contemporary debates on religion and perception
- • **Seminal Scholarship:** A must-read for understanding Islamic art beyond stereotypes

## Overview

What is 'Islamic' Art?: Between Religion and Perception by Wendy M. K. Shaw is a critically acclaimed academic work published by Cambridge University Press. It challenges conventional views on Islamic art, enriched with beautiful illustrations and timely cultural insights, making it essential for scholars and enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of Middle Eastern art history.

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desertcart.com: What is 'Islamic' Art?: Between Religion and Perception: 9781108474658: Shaw, Wendy M. K.: Books

Review: Timely and thought provoking - Though originally considered controversial, I find Said’s contemplation of the notion of “the other” to be timely and spot on. I think he’s an excellent writer- not over the top but to the point. A seminal book on the subject.
Review: More than calligraphy ! - The answer to the book's title is richly provided within. Islamic art - after dealing eloquently with the wrong-headed notions of Islam being against figural representation or only worthy our gaze when it fits western ideas of classical art - is what people bring to it. The illustrations are gorgeous! We are grateful to Professor Shaw for this signal contribution to art history and Islamic Studies!

## Features

- What is 'Islamic' Art?: Between Religion and Perception
- ABIS BOOK
- Cambridge University Press

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,172,713 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #411 in Middle Eastern History (Books) #457 in Art History (Books) #5,991 in Middle East History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 11 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timely and thought provoking
*by C***Z on March 7, 2021*

Though originally considered controversial, I find Said’s contemplation of the notion of “the other” to be timely and spot on. I think he’s an excellent writer- not over the top but to the point. A seminal book on the subject.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than calligraphy !
*by N***E on July 13, 2021*

The answer to the book's title is richly provided within. Islamic art - after dealing eloquently with the wrong-headed notions of Islam being against figural representation or only worthy our gaze when it fits western ideas of classical art - is what people bring to it. The illustrations are gorgeous! We are grateful to Professor Shaw for this signal contribution to art history and Islamic Studies!

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