The Traditional Crafts of Egypt
Many traditional crafts practiced in contemporary Egypt can be traced back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Scenes inscribed on the walls of ancient temples and tombs depict the earliest Egyptians making pottery and papyrus and working with stone, wood, and other materials. The eleven chapters of this volume explore these and other crafts that continue to flourish in Egypt. From copper and glass works to jewelry, woodwork, and hand-woven carpets and fabric, each chapter offers an in-depth look at one material or craft and the artisans who keep its traditions alive. The authors, drawing on historical sources and documentary research, sketch the evolution of each craft, looking into its origins, the development of tools and methods used in the craft, and the diverse influences that have shaped the form and function of craft items produced today, ranging widely through the pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, and modern periods.This historical examination is complemented by extensive field research and interviews with craftsmen and women, which serve to set these crafts into a living cultural context and offer a window into the modern craft economy, the lives of craftspeople, and the local communities and traditions they express and sustain. The volume is amply illustrated with vivid photographs of contemporary craft items and artisans at work, from the coastal town of Damietta to the far-flung deserts and the ancient alleyways of Cairo. It is a narrative and visual tour that provides valuable insight into contemporary Egypt as seen through its material culture and the legions of unsung artists who nourish and enrich it.
yazar | Edited by Menha el-Batraoui. Translated by Nabil Shawkat and Mandy McClure |
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Boyutlar ve boyutlar | 24,9 x 3,6 x 21,6 cm |
Tarafından yayınlandı | 30 Ağustos 2016 |
J B SBoon Kolektif 12 Ekim 2016 21,6 x 0,2 x 27,9 cm Collectif 25 Şubat 2018 21 x 0,5 x 29,6 cm 14,8 x 0,7 x 21 cm 21 x 0,5 x 29,7 cm 12 Eylül 2017 14,8 x 0,5 x 21 cm 23 Temmuz 2017 21,6 x 0,6 x 27,9 cm edition cumulus Insight Editions 22 Mayıs 2016 28 Şubat 2018 Emily Grace
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yazar | Edited by Menha el-Batraoui. Translated by Nabil Shawkat and Mandy McClure |
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isbn 10 | 9774167538 |
isbn 13 | 978-9774167539 |
Yayımcı | The American University in Cairo Press |
Dilim | İngilizce |
Boyutlar ve boyutlar | 24,9 x 3,6 x 21,6 cm |
Tarafından yayınlandı The Traditional Crafts of Egypt | 30 Ağustos 2016 |
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