TY - BOOK AU - Depaulis, Julien TI - Central Asian Art SN - 0862885795 U1 - 709.58 DEP CY - London KW - Islamic art — Asia, Central KW - Art, Central Asian — History KW - Decorative arts — Asia, Central N2 - An informative overview of the artistic traditions of Central Asia, exploring the region’s rich cultural heritage across different historical periods. The book examines a wide range of artistic forms, including architecture, textiles, ceramics, manuscripts, and decorative arts, highlighting the influence of various civilizations and trade routes such as the Silk Road. It discusses the interaction of nomadic and settled cultures, as well as the impact of Islamic and pre-Islamic traditions, offering insight into the diversity and significance of Central Asian art ER -