Textile Messages : Inscribed Fabrics from Roman to Abbasid Egypt /
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The practice to supply textiles with inscriptions is well known in Egypt from Pharaonic times onwards. Nevertheless systematic studies on inscribed fabrics have been neglected until the middle of the 1990s when they almost simultaneously caught the interest of various scholars. This richly illustrated volume is a first compilation of what is known on the subject so far. It concentrates on textiles of the first millennium AD, a period of changing cultures, religions and languages in Egypt, mirrored by the Greek, Coptic and Arabic inscriptions on the fabrics. The emphasis lies on the historical, linguistic, sociological and artistic aspects of these textiles. Numerous fabrics from international collections are introduced. Further articles deal with the radiocarbon dating and technical aspects.
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1 online resource. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
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Picturing royal charisma : kings and rulers in the Near East from 3000 BCE to 1700 CE : proceedings of an international workshop, the Mandel Scholion Interdisciplinary Research Cen...
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This work assesses how Middle Eastern leaders manipulated visuals to advance their rule from around 4500 BC to the 19th century AD. In nine fascinating narratives, it showcases the dynamics of long-lasting Middle Eastern traditions, dealing with the visualisation of those who stood at the head of the social order.
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Also issued in print: 2023. :
1 online resource (ii, 145 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781803271613 (PDF ebook) : :
Open access.