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The Hand of Fatima: The Khamsa in the Arab-islamic World

Posted By: roxul
Date: 28 Apr 2023 23:05:20
The Hand of Fatima: The Khamsa in the Arab-islamic World

Eva-maria Von Kemnitz, "The Hand of Fatima: The Khamsa in the Arab-islamic World "
English | ISBN: 9004526226 | 2022 | 252 pages | PDF | 56 MB

The Hand of Fatima traces the development and symbolism ascribed to the hand motif in the Arab and Islamic world, and beyond. Richly illustrated, it details the many types of khamsas produced historically and today - such as khamsas with swords, and khamsas with eagles - and the many objects on which khamsas appear, such as on amulets and flags. It traces the journey of the khamsa into the contemporary world of social and fine art, including museum highlights. Special sections are dedicated to the
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