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Art and Mithãl: Reading Geometry as Visual Commentary (2008)

Bier, Carol (Author)

Iranian Studies
Volume: 41
Pages: 491--509
Publication date: 2008
Language: English

Publication Date: 2008
Edition Details: Part of a special issue on the history of science

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Description Presents “an interpretation of ornament as geometric pattern that embodies metaphysical intent in Iranian monuments of the fifth/eleventh century.” (from the abstract)

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Article Kheirandish, Elaheh; Bier, Carol; Yousefi, Najm al-Din (2008) Sciences, Crafts, and the Production of Knowledge: Iran and Eastern Islamic Lands (ca. 184--1153 AH/800--1740 CE). Iranian Studies (p. 433). unapi

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