Hajj paintings: folk art of the great pilgrimage
Auteur :
Parker, Ann
Éditeur :
The American University in Cairo Press
ISBN :
9789774162596
Date de publication :
1 mars 2009
Dimensions :
27,9 x 27,9 cm
Poids :
1550 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Egypte
Since the 7th century, the Hajj, or Great Pilgrimage to Mecca, has been a lifelong goal of Muslims throughout the world. Egyptian pilgrims traditionally celebrate their sacred journey by commissioning a local artist to depict their religious odyssey on the walls of their homes. This book is the records the richness and variety of this art form.