The art of Hajj /
Venetia Porter

Description

Main Author

Porter, Venetia

Language(s)

English

Published

London : British Museum Press, [2012], ©2012

Subjects

Islamic art
Pillars of Islam > Pillars of Islam / Art
Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages > Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages / Saudi Arabia > Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages / Saudi Arabia / Mecca > Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages / Saudi Arabia / Mecca / Art
Mecca (Saudi Arabia) > Mecca (Saudi Arabia) / Art

Summary

The annual ritual pilgrimage to Makkah was established by the Prophet Muhammad in the last year of his life (AD 632). Over the following centuries the experience and importance of Hajj have been evocatively documented in countless ways. Highlighting the pilgrims' journey across time, the sacred rituals of Hajj, and the city of Makkah itself, this beautiful little book features illuminated manuscripts, wall paintings and photographs, as well as calligraphy, textiles, scientific instruments, decorative tiles, maps, ceramics, metalwork and powerful works by contemporary artists. Published to coincide with a major exhibition at the British Museum, from 26 January to 15 April 2012

Physical Description

96 pages : color illustrations, map ; 19 cm

ISBN

0714111791 (pbk.)
9780714111797 (pbk.)

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