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The Art of Hajj

Highlighting the pilgrims journey across time, the sacred rituals of Hajj, and the city of Makkah itself, this book features illuminated manuscripts, wall paintings and photographs, as well as calligraphy, textiles, scientific instruments, decorative tiles, maps, ceramics, and metalwork by contemporary artists. Venetia Porter is a Curator in the Department of the Middle East at the British Museum.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 96
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780714111797
  • Genres
  • art, islam, religion
  • Release date
  • 2012