War rugs
Subtitle: the nightmare of modernism
By: Enrico Mascelloni.
Edition: 1 ed.
Publisher: Skira; Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Milano
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9788861308664
Subjects: War rugs -- Afghanistan -- History -- 20th century; War rugs -- Middle East -- History -- 20th century; War rugs -- Asia, Central -- History -- 20th century
Description: Traces the origins of war rugs, explores how they have been used throughout history in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, and Iran, describes influential patterns and themes, and discusses their artistic influence.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-207).