Islamic Chinoiserie: The Art of Mongol Iran

The Mongol Invasion In The Thirteenth Century Marked A New Phase In The Development Of Islamic Art. Trans-eurasian Exchanges Of Goods, People And Ideas Were Encouraged On A Large Scale Under The Auspices Of The Pax Mongolica. With The Fascination Of Portable Objects Brought From China And Central Asia, A Distinctive, Hitherto Unknown Style - Islamic Chinoiserie - Was Born In The Art Of Iran.highly Illustrated, Islamic Chinoiserie Offers A Fascinating Glimpse Into The Artistic Interaction Between Iran And China Under The Mongols. By Using Rich Visual Materials From Various Media Of Decorative And Pictorial Arts - Textiles, Ceramics, Metalwork And Manuscript Painting - The Book Illustrates The Process Of Adoption And Adaptation Of Chinese Themes In The Art Of Mongol-ruled Iran In A Visually Compelling Way. The Observation Of This Unique Artistic Phenomenon Serves To Promote The Understanding Of The Artistic Diversity Of Islamic Art In The Middle Ages.key Features*covers Various Media Of Decorative And Pictorial Arts From Iran, Central Asia And China*deals With A Diverse Range Of Issues Related To The East-west Artistic Relationship In The Middle Ages*features In-depth Studies Of Style, Technique And Iconography In Iranian Art Under The Mongols*includes 125 Illustrations, 24 In Colour