War rugs : the nightmare of modernism / Enrico Mascelloni.

Collection type Library
Author Mascelloni, Enrico.;
Call Number Art
Document type Monograph
Year 2009.
Pagination 207 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Publisher Skira ; Thames & Hudson [distributor],
Note Formerly CIP. Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-207) "A journey through Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia and Iran to seek out the mysterious origin of war rugs. For the first time, the context that has made possible one of the most perturbing visual novelties of the late twentieth century is reconstructed. This book analyses the multiple relations involved, ranging from the boldest contemporary art to Al-Qaeda propaganda posters."--BOOK JACKET.
Place made Milan : London :
Abstract

Pt. 1. The Weaver's Sleep Produces Monsters -- Pt. 2. Modernization Besieged -- Pt. 3. Modernization in Knots -- Appendix. Captions.

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