<p>This breathtaking presentation of historic and contemporary Islamic art offers a lively comparison between past and present. A century ago, the exhibition 'Masterpieces of Muhammadan Art' at the Haus der Kunst in Munich, Germany, introduced the Western world to the artistic splendors of the East. Artists such as Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, along with thousands of other visitors, were inspired by the works' colorful abstractions and technical brilliance. One hundred years later, thirty of the pieces from the original exhibition have been reintroduced alongside contemporary and previously unexhibited examples of Islamic art, design, photography and fashion. The juxtaposition highlights issues , such as how we define Islamic art today, the role of the avant-garde in past and contemporary art, and how the 1910 exhibition was a turning point for the reception and exploration of Islamic art in the West. These and other perspectives are explored in lively essays by scholars and curators. Beautiful color reproductions allow readers to appreciate the enduring traditions as well as the remarkable developments in Islamic art.</p>

The Future of Tradition-Tradition of the Future

Dercon, Chris

Krempel, Léon

Shalem, Avinoam

Reference

Prestel

<p>This richly illustrated architecture guide introduces all new buildings that have been built since the opening of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Photographs of each building and square are completed with short background information about the location and its history. The new Berlin architecture does not only feature the work of renown architects such as Sir Norman Foster, Daniel Liebeskind, Helmut Jahn and Axel Schultes, but also reflects the efforts to bring history and presence in harmony. No other city has been as much the centre of modern architecture reflecting all developments of the last twenty years. This book is much more than a simple guide; it is the record of the most exciting city around the millennium.</p>

Berlin New Architecture: A Guide to New Buildings from 1989 to Today

Arts & Photography

Imhof, Michael

Photography & Video

Michael Imhof Verlag

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