Middle East Culture
Jesus Christ in Christian Art and Culture
Published by Palace Editions and The State Russian Museum in the year 2000 to celebrate the millennium, 'Jesus Christ in Christian Art & Culture, 14th to 20th Centuries' consists of sections on the life of Jesus Christ on Earth, celebrated in oil, watercolour, enamel and bronze. This publication is one of the few awarded Vatican approval on the occasion of Jesus Christ's 2000th birthday. Measuring 25cm x 33cm and consisting of 524 pages, the book contains essays on the imagery and iconography of Christ, his disciples and Christian worship and celebration. The book contains over 1000 images, many full page and some in gate fold sleeves. Information on each image includes, title, artist, year of creation, repository and an analysis of the imagery. The book is in an 'as new' condition with clean pages, no markings and sharp images. The binding is tight. The dust jacket has a beautiful grid of 200 thumbnail images of Christ. The dust jacket on the spine is the only part of the book displaying some wear as at the top and bottom of the spine there are some slight creases. Contents: The Face of Christ The Face of Christ of Russian Icons Certain features of the interpretation of Jesus Christ in Russian orthodox and west catholic traditions From the Icon to picture The image of Jesus Christ in old Russian Art Liturgical objects and church utensils. The life of Jesus Christ on earth in Russian fine art. The nativity of the blessed virgin. The annunciation. The nativity of Christ. The adoration of the Magi. The presentation in the temple. The flight into Egypt. The boy Jesus at the temple. The baptism of Christ. The temptation of Christ. The miraculous draught of fish. The calling of the first disciples. The sermon on the mount. The sermon of the second coming. The sending out of the twelve. Christ and the Samaritan woman. The healing at the pool. The raising of Jairu's daughter and the healing by touching the edge of the cloak. The healing of a demon-possessed boy. The healing of two blind men. The raising of Lazarus. Christ and adulteress. Christ at the home of Martha and Mary. The entry into Jerusalem. Christ clearing the temple. The transfiguration. The Last Supper. The washing of the feet. Take this cup from me. The betrayal of Judas. The arrest of Christ. Christ before Caiaphas. The scrounging of Christ. Peter's denial. Christ before Pilate. What is the truth? Ecce Homo. Bearing the cross. The Crucifixion. The Entombment. The Lamentation. The Resurrection. The descent into limbo. The angels appearance to the holy women. Christ's appearance to Mary Magdalene. Christ on the road to Emmaus. The Incredulity of Thomas. The Ascension. The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The axe of the Apostles. The Evangelists. The Dormition of the mother of God. The King of Glory. Liturgical objects and church utensils. Christian Saints. Views of holy places. Christian themes in folk and modern art. Jesus Christ in west Christian Art Jesus Christ in everyday life. Biographies of artists. Explanatory guide to the catalogue. Abbreviations.
Disappearing treasures of Oman
Archway Books, Somerset, England, 1998. Cloth Hardback. Book Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Fadi Daroub & Others (illustrator). 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. BOOK DESCRIPTION : 1998, 1st Edition; blue cloth hardback with original dustjacket; 144 pages with over 100 colour and b/w photographs; in Good/Good Condition. The Sultanate of Oman in the Middle East adjoins Saudi Arabia. It was here that Avelyn Foster first encountered the finely crafted antiques to be found in the traditional and bustling market souqs. Amongst these artefacts she was particularly taken by the sophisticated pieces of Bedouin Silverware made by the masters of the craft who reside in proximity. Passionate about these artefacts and enchanted by the culture, she herself took upon residence in Oman in the 1970s. She has since held many exhibitions and gained a precious insight into the craft, the cultural, and what to look out for. In this work, she shares with other collectors and enthusiasts her passion and understanding of one of the most fascinating and beautiful art forms of the Arab regions. The book specifically focusses on Oman and its regional silverware. The antique pieces pictured and described in detail constitute a unique and rare collection of the very best in terms of quality of workmanship and purity of silver. The book will equip collectors with the ability to recognise and be knowledgeable about interesting pieces from Oman. It will also appeal to those who have an interest in Bedouin jewellery living elsewhere should they be lucky enough to chance upon some. Contents include : Introduction & Map; Omani Bedouin Silver Jewellery history; Necklaces; Earrings; Head Adornments; Anklets & Bracelets; Rings; Belts & Buckles; Other Silver Uses; Khunjars; Where to Look; Guide to Buying - identifying, imitations, bargaining tips, cleaning and caring for Bedouin jewellery; Omani Chests; Photographs of Authentic Examples; Advice on Finding, Buying & Restoring. BOOK CONDITION : Good : cloth covers with only traces of shelfwear and in very good condition; silver titling clearly legible; very small mark to first blank endpaper at top; very tiny tear to page 44 at the margin edge; otherwise inside pages in very good shape with only a hint of toning to the whites around the very far margins; very minor cracking of bind at page 40 but all holding; elsewhere the binding is secure and sound. DJ Condition : Good : jacket has visible surface shelfwear due to mainly to jacket finish; minor abrasion to first word of embossed silver titling on front of jacket; jacket still fairly presentable. Bookseller Inventory 001722
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