The Illustrated Guide to the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo

by Bernard O'Kane

Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art houses one of the richest collections of artifacts from all periods of Islamic history and all parts of the Islamic world. Structured as a guide, but fully illustrated with superb color photographs, this book suggests a simple but comprehensive itinerary through one of Egypt's most fascinating museums. Taking readers through the various exhibits, this useful guidebook explains and illuminates the esthetic and historic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9774163389
• ISBN13: 9789774163388
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 8.8"