Prisse d'Avennes: Arab Art
By Sheila S. & Jonathan M. Blair & Bloom.
Description
Adventures in Arabia A compendium of 19th century Islamic art and architecture Emile Prisse d’Avennes (1807–1879), a French Orientalist, author and artist, was one of the greatest pre-20th century Egyptologists. An ardent admirer of the superb skills of Egyptian and Oriental artisans, he was enamored of Arabic art. As a youth he dreamed of exploring the Orient, and at 19 began travelling to Greece and Palestine. Over the next 40 years he explored Syria, Arabia, Persia, and resided in Egypt and Algeria. Converting to Islam, he travelled Egypt disguised as an Arab, using the name ...
ISBN(s)
3836519836, 9783836519830
