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Arabesques
Author | : |
Publisher | : Art Creation Realisation |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 2867701244 |
Provides keys to the understanding of Moroccan architecture and geometical arabesques.
Arts and Crafts of Morocco
Author | : James F Jereb |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-06-30 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 050027830X |
Reveals the dazzling fusion of cultural influences in Moroccan arts and crafts Its unique geographical location established Morocco as a center of cultural exchange, and its remarkable arts and crafts are the product of a centuries-long intermingling of influences from other parts of Africa and the traditions of Islam and from the singular cultural alliance of the Moors and the Spaniards. Superbly illustrated with more than 150 specially commissioned color photographs, Arts and Crafts of Morocco illuminates the wonders of this thriving tradition. Dr. James F. Jereb’s pioneering account, based on his own first hand research, examines an extensive range of media: vibrantly colored textiles; jewelry in a range of exquisite configurations; original leather, wood, and metalwork; and an enormous variety of pottery and ceramics. These marvelous objects derive either from a rural lifestyle, with symbols and patterns that reflect the powerful animistic beliefs of the Berber country artisans, or from the cities, where Islamic tenets compose the cultural foundation. All of these works are thus endowed with a spiritually charged significance that determines their functions and ensures their remarkable beauty. This in-depth study is made complete with guidance on Moroccan arts and crafts from expert collectors and a revealing analysis of the belief systems, festivals, and ceremonies that inform the predominant techniques and visual motifs of Moroccan art.
Morocco
Author | : Achva Benzinberg Stein |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Courtyard gardens |
ISBN | : |
In the North African land of Morocco, every dar-dwelling, religious institution, or commercial building is organized around an interior, walled courtyard that provides privacy from the bustle of urban streets and an outdoor space for social interaction and tranquil meditation. Over the course of centuries, ornamental schemes have evolved to incorporate not only native plant life but also intricate water features and patterned tile work known as zellij, all of central significance to the Moroccan culture and climate. Vitally important for providing shade and catching breezes in an arid landscape, Moroccan gardens are designed and cultivated with vibrant color and aromatic plants. Author Achva Benzinberg Stein explores the three main types of gardens the simple and elegant paved patio form of the ouest ed-dar, the more elaborately planted riyad, and the agdal, an open, cultivated landscape. Striking color photographs, including numerous aerial views, show gardens and courtyards in Marrakech, Fez, and elsewhere."
Matisse in Morocco
Author | : Jack Cowart |
Publisher | : Harry N Abrams Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1992-09 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780810925274 |
Discusses the French painter's visits to Morocco in 1912 and 1913, the works he painted there, and the influence of his stay on his later career
Learning in Morocco
Author | : Charis Boutieri |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2016-04-18 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 0253020506 |
Learning in Morocco offers a rare look inside public education in the Middle East. While policymakers see a crisis in education based on demographics and financing, Moroccan high school students point to the effects of a highly politicized Arabization policy that has never been implemented coherently. In recent years, national policies to promote the use of Arabic have come into conflict with the demands of a neoliberal job market in which competence in French is still a prerequisite for advancement. Based on long-term research inside and outside classrooms, Charis Boutieri describes how students and teachers work within, or try to circumvent, the system, whose contradictory demands ultimately lead to disengagement and, on occasion, to students taking to the streets in protest.
In Morocco
Author | : Edith Wharton |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 2015-12-21 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781522863946 |
In 1921, Edith Wharton became the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, earning the award for The Age of Innocence. But Wharton also wrote several other novels, as well as poems and short stories that made her not only famous but popular among her contemporaries. That included her good friend Henry James, and she counted among her acquaintances Teddy Roosevelt and Sinclair Lewis.
The Villas and Riads of Morocco
Author | : Corinne Verner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2005-07-19 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
The austere facades that line the labyrinthine streets of Morocco's ancient walled neighborhoods reveal almost nothing of the luminous residences within. "The Villas and Riads of Morocco" lifts the veil on these secret paradises, from fantastic palaces in Fez and Essaouira to middle-class riads in Marrakech to converted casbahs in the southern oases. With more than 200 stunning photographs, this beautiful volume takes us behind the scenes to explore a side of Morocco that is largely hidden to outsiders. The book showcases exquisite interiors that combine rich materials such as cedar and marble; luxurious carpets and textiles; filigree carving and other handiwork; and vibrant color palettes. Also featured is the remarkable mosaicwork found especially in the central courtyard gardens and patios that form the heart of the Moroccan house. Accompanying these sumptuous views is a vivid history of the country's residential architecture and its fascinating mix of Andalusian, Arab, and Saharan influences. "The Villas and Riads of Morocco" not only offers a feast for the eyes but also illuminates an entire culture.
Nation Building in Turkey and Morocco
Author | : Senem Aslan |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 251 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1107054605 |
This book compares the relatively peaceful relationship between the Berbers and the Moroccan state with the violent relationship between the Kurds and the Turkish state.