Islamic Chinoiserie - The Art of Mongol Iran (2009) [EDINBURGH STUDIES IN ISLAMIC ART]

"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. This illustrated book 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."--Jacket. Read more... Introduction --- 1. Textiles -- 2. Ceramics -- 3. Metalwork and other miscellaneous objects -- 4. Manuscript painting 1 -- 5. Manuscript painting 2 -- 6. Manuscript painting 3 --- Conclusion