books by Walter B. Denny
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Walter B. Denny
Iznik: The Artistry of Ottoman Ceramics
Walter B. Denny
Thames & Hudson
, 2005
Life-changing book
I'm not a fan of art or religion, I'm a practical sort of girl. I took a class on Islamic art though, and found myself fascinated by Ottoman ceramics. Finding this book in the library, I sat down and flipped through it, and to my surprise, found myself crying. ...
Janson's History of Art: The Western Tradition
Penelope J.E. Davies
, Walter B. Denny, ...
Prentice Hall
, 2006
Great coverage and analysis
I used the original Janson when I took art history in college. I bought this for my son and started reading it on my own. What a wonderful rework of this classic. It provides very accessible descriptions of historical context as well as clear presentations of the ...
Classical Tradition in Anatolian Carpets
Walter B. Denny
Scala Publishers
, 2006
A fresh and concise look at Anatolian carpets from the 14th to the 20th centuries, including some of the oldest surviving examples of Turkish carpets. Turkish rugs have been a part of European culture since the 14th century. Far more embedded in the Western consciousness than any other carpet type, they are among the most sought-after of all ...
Janson's History of Art: Western Tradition, Volume 1
Penelope J.E. Davies
, Walter B. Denny, ...
Prentice Hall
, 2006
For courses in the History of Art. Completely rewritten and reorganized, this groundbreaking edition weaves together the most recent scholarship, the most current thinking in art history, and the most innovative digital art library. Experience the new Janson and re-experience the history of art . Long established as the classic ...
Sotheby's Guide to Oriental Carpets
Walter B. Denny,
Norma Jean Jourdenais
Simon & Schuster
, 1994
Written under Sotheby's supervision by a well-known expert and illustrated throughout, here is the definitive guide to locating and selecting the oriental carpet that's right for you. The book covers the entire range of interest to collectors, and it also offers advice on maintaining one's purchase. 82 2-color illustrations; 16-page 4-color photo ...
Displaying the Orient: Architecture of Islam at Nineteenth-Century World's Fairs. (book reviews): An article ...
Walter B. Denny
American Oriental Society
, 1994
This digital document is an article from The Journal of the American Oriental Society, published by American Oriental Society on January 1, 1994. The length of the article is 863 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker ...
Court and Conquest: Ottoman Origins and the Design for Handel's "Tamerlano" at the Glimmerglass Opera
Aileen Ribeiro
,
Jean L. Druesedow
Kent State University Museum
, 1999
A niche publication, but very interesting
For someone interested in Tamerlano, in Baroque opera, in costume design, or in renderings of Turkish and Persian costume, this is a fascinating publication. Certainly not for the general reading audience! This book contains many illustrations, culminating in sumptuous ...
Aquarelle und Zeichnungen aus Romantik und Biedermeier
Walter B. Denny
Hirmer Verlag GmbH
, 2005
Ipek: The Crescent & the Rose: Imperial Ottoman Silks and Velvets
Nurhan Atasoy
, Walter Denny, ...
Azimuth Editions
, 2002
A must for any textile lover
This is an outstanding book, an art object by itself and a serious scientific monography on Ottoman silk textiles of XVI to XVIII cent. CAUTION : no carpets, kilims or embroidery !Marvellous full-page color photos of about 150 silk specimens from the leading world ...
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