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Reviewed on September 15, 2012 | Fine Arts
Edited by Porter (curator, Islamic & modern Middle Eastern art, British Museum; Islamic Tiles), this title on the hajj explores the history of the pilgrimage to the birthplace of Islam, the rituals and experiences of the pilgrim, and the associated material culture. As explained in the preface, the volume takes a cross-disciplinary approach, considering its subject from the perspectives of religion, history, art history, and many other fields. Unfortunatel...Log In or Sign Up to Read More