Christopher Alexander owns what many now believe to be the finest collection of early Turkish carpets in the western world, with perhaps half being the only specimens of their kind anywhere. In this richly illustrated, oversized volume--featuring four hundred illustrations, eighty in full color--Alexander takes readers on an engaging tour of his fabulous collection. Readers will see a 13th-century Seljuk Carpet with Dragons, a 15th-century Animal Carpet, a scarlet-niched Transylvanian Prayer Rug, a turquoise Lattice Carpet ...
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Christopher Alexander owns what many now believe to be the finest collection of early Turkish carpets in the western world, with perhaps half being the only specimens of their kind anywhere. In this richly illustrated, oversized volume--featuring four hundred illustrations, eighty in full color--Alexander takes readers on an engaging tour of his fabulous collection. Readers will see a 13th-century Seljuk Carpet with Dragons, a 15th-century Animal Carpet, a scarlet-niched Transylvanian Prayer Rug, a turquoise Lattice Carpet from Alcaraz, a 16th-century blue Medallion Keyhole Design from Bergama, a rare 16th-century White Field Bird Carpet, the dazzling color and brilliant geometry of a 15th-century Karapinar with Three Gulls, and perhaps Alexander's favorite, a 15th-century Star Karapinar with Flowers (whose designs he describes as "the high point of all Sufi art, the state of liberation, in which the artist is so free, that he is able to be completely natural"). In addition, Alexander elaborates on his theory that these carpets teach structure to artists and architects through the beauty of their form. This lavishly produced volume makes an important contribution to the world of rug scholarship. Equally important, Alexander's thoughtful meditations on these pieces will fascinate the many architects, artists, and planners who follow his work.
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Very good book in a good dust jacket. Dust jacket has signs of wear along the edges and corners, including chipping and folding. Book itself is clean and shows very minor signs of previous ownership and shelf wear. Small price sticker, less than half a centimeter, to back of dust jacket just below ISBN. Will ship fast and secure.
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Fine Condition in Good jacket. Acetate dj torn, chipped. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Turkey; Art & Design. ISBN: 0195208668. ISBN/EAN: 9780195208665. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10623.
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Very good. Text block firm and clean, binding tight, boards straight, no highlights or underlining. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. US veteran operated.