Imperfect Perfection - Early Islamic Glass (English Edn)

Download or read book Imperfect Perfection - Early Islamic Glass (English Edn) written by Michelle Walton and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-09-12 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rare look into the glass collection of the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar, through the eyes of an ancient and medieval glass expert and aficionado. Imperfect Perfection summarises the material culture of glass from the time leading up to and during the Islamic Golden Age, providing insights into the artifacts, history and process of discovery. The glass is extravagantly photographed to reflect the intimacy of the objects.