The Seljuks:A Journey through Anatolian Architecture,219pages in English,Ahmet Ertug,1991 ERTUG & KOCABIYIK. Hardcover. Book New. Dust Jacket New. 1st Edition. Ertug & Kocabiyik Publications. Hardcover. Book New. Dust Jacket New. 1st Edition. Offering fascinating glimpses into the unique and relatively unknown world of the artistic and architectural achievements of the Anatolian Seljuks, this unusual book takes the reader on a journey through a largely unexplored realm of sublime stone masonry, sculptural textures in wood and stone, and choice selections from the immense treasure-house that has ensured the Anatolian Seljuks a distinguished place in the history of art and architecture. The book is lavishly illustrated with superb duotone photographs and color plates. 36.5 by 26 cms, 220 pages. Clothbound and presented in a slipcase. This book was cited by Graphis Book Design as one of the best-designed books of 1990-95. Product details ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001JYIZIK Publisher ‏ : ‎ AHMET ERTUG (January 1, 1991) Language ‏ : ‎ English Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5kg Dimension:37X27cm Court and Cosmos: The Great Age of the Seljuks, by Sheila R. Canby (Author), Deniz Beyazit (Author), Martina Rugiadi (Author), A. C. S. Peacock (Author), & 6 more,365 pages in English, The Metropolitan Museum of Art,2016 A sweeping survey—the first of its kind—of the artistic, cultural, and technological achievements of the vast Seljuq empire Rising from humble origins as Turkic tribesman, the powerful and culturally prolific Seljuqs—a dynastic tribe whose reach extended from Central Asia to the eastern Mediterranean—dominated the Islamic world from the 11th to the 14th century. This groundbreaking book examines the roots and impact of this formidable empire, featuring 300 objects as evidence of the artistic and cultural flowering that occurred under Seljuq rule. Beginning with a historical overview of the dynasty, Court and Cosmos covers such topics as the rise of the Seljuq sultanate, the development of astrology and magic, the visual expression of discoveries in science, medicine, and technology, and the courtly, funerary, and literary arts. Glazed ceramics, incised glass, inlaid metalwork, handwoven textiles, illuminated manuscripts, and more are captured in new photographs. Court and Cosmos is a comprehensive study of the breadth of Seljuq achievement, illuminating the splendor of one of Islam’s most magnificent dynasties and providing insights into a rich cultural tradition that has shaped the legacy of Islamic culture to this day. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Publisher ‏ : ‎ Metropolitan Museum of Art; First Edition (May 10, 2016) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 365 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1588395898 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1588395894 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.3kg Dimensions ‏ : ‎31x25cm L’Art Seldjoukide & Ottoman, Giovanni Curatola,285 pages in French,2010 L'art Seldjoukide (XIIe-XIIIe siècles) des mosquées, madrasas, mausolées, de Konya, Kayseri, Erzerum et leurs fabuleux portails ; l'art ottoman (XIVe-XIX siècles) influencé par Byzance, qui se développe à Bursa, atteint son apogée avec Sinan, l'architecte de Soliman, à Edirne et Istanbul, et connaît un nouvel épanouissement roccoco aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles, préfigurant notre Art Nouveau. Détails sur le produit Éditeur ‏ : ‎ Actes Sud (9 octobre 2010) Langue ‏ : ‎ Français Relié ‏ : ‎ 290 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2742792791 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2742792795 Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.9 x 2.7 x 33.1 cm