| The Sultan's World: The Ottoman Orient in Renaissance Art Contributor(s): Born, Robert (Text by (Art, Photo Books)), Engel, Sabine (Text by (Art, Photo Books)), Faroqhi, Suraiya (Text by (Art, Photo Books)) |
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ISBN: 3775739661 ISBN-13: 9783775739665 Publisher: Hatje Cantz OUR PRICE: $67.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Medieval - Art | Middle Eastern - Art | History - Renaissance |
| Dewey: 709.02 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 9.6" W x 12.4" (4.30 lbs) 303 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: News of the fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453, spread throughout Europe like wildfire. The geographic approach of the Ottoman Empire coincided with the emergence of a fascination with this highly developed culture and its groundbreaking scientific insights. Artists from every corner of Europe traveled to the shores of the Bosporus; trade flourished, as did cultural interchange, giving rise to a great number of works of art that reflect intercultural dynamism. This opulent volume presents examples of the early enthusiasm for the Near East and illustrates the allure that it exercised on Western artists, drawing attention to the influence of the Islamic world on Renaissance thought. Masterpieces by Giovanni Bellini, Vittore Carpaccio, Albrecht D rer, Titian and other artists are included in this lavish publication. |