Ebook The Hand in Morocco Hamsa Art Symbol and Tradition Khalid El Gharib 9782757205129 Books

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Going beyond primitive superstitions and the many expressions of identity, this collection offers the first artistic and aesthetic anthology regarding representations of the hand and of the esoteric marks that past civilizations have left on these representations. The featured items originate from all of Morocco’s cultural spheres jewels forged from fine metal, printed matter, lamps, ex-votos, clothes, weaves, pieces of embroidery, manuscripts, and the numerous functional objects used in everyday life as well as on special occasions. Taking a sensitive look at Muslim and Jewish craftsmen and goldsmiths, this guide demonstrates how, through the creation of these objects, they have invented an identity which still nurtures Moroccan arts today.

Ebook The Hand in Morocco Hamsa Art Symbol and Tradition Khalid El Gharib 9782757205129 Books

"This book is a good introduction to the variety of Hands of Fatima (Khamsa) designs. The photos are of items in the collection of the author. However, the author does not provide any in depth information about the meanings of the design styles. I purchased four copies of this book to resell."

Product details Hardcover 240 pages Publisher Somogy Art Publishers; Bilingual edition (March 14, 2012) Language English ISBN-10 2757205129

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The Hand in Morocco Hamsa Art Symbol and Tradition Khalid El Gharib 9782757205129 Books Reviews

• This book is a good introduction to the variety of Hands of Fatima (Khamsa) designs. The photos are of items in the collection of the author. However, the author does not provide any in depth information about the meanings of the design styles. I purchased four copies of this book to resell.