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The Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet

Autor Brian Murphy
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 20 noi 2006
From the remote villages of Afghanistan and Iran, down the ancient trade routes travelled for centuries, to the bazaars of Tehran and the markets of the Western world, every Persian carpet has a story to tell. Coming from a region known for its instability, this art form is one of the few constants, transcending religious and political turmoil. Woven into Persian carpets are centuries-old mysteries of faith and humanity, whirled into colours, patterns and symbols that represent the key to understanding. Each carpet tells a story in its fibres and design and carries a deeper tale in its forgotten history and the anonymity of its maker. How can a man sell a carpet to feed his family when he believes the soul of his grandmother is borne up in its intricate knots? Carpets, as both art and commodity, represent basic survival as well as the search for human perfection. Told in exquisite prose befitting one of the world's loveliest art forms, THE ROOT OF WILD MADDER offers accessible explanations of the patterns, knots and origin of these carpets. From how to tell a quality carpet from a cheap copy to where the dyes come from (madder root provides red), the book presents practical information about carpets while exploring the artistic, religious and cultural complexities of this enigmatic region. Part travelogue and part exploration into the enduring mysteries of Persian carpets, THE ROOT OF WILD MADDER brings readers to far flung corners of the world that few Westerners will ever see in person.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780743264211
ISBN-10: 0743264215
Pagini: 328
Ilustrații: 1-8 pp color insert
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.36 kg
Editura: Simon&Schuster
Colecția Simon & Schuster

Notă biografică

Brian Murphy is the author of The New Men: Inside the Vatican's Elite School for American Priests. A foreign correspondent for the Associated Press since 1993, and the AP's international religion writer since 2004, he lives in Athens, Greece.

Recenzii

"A travelogue in the best nineteenth-century tradition.... Readers are treated to a precarious ride."
-- Linda Hales, The Washington Post
"Best book to tide you over when you're done with the morning paper."
-- Chicago Tribune
"A book full of passion...Brian Murphy's excitement about rugs sweeps you away."
-- Mark Kurlansky, author of Salt: A World History and Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World
"A superb example of the 'Holy Grail' travel book."
-- Catherine Watson, Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Descriere

In bringing the history and art of Persian carpets to Western audiences, award-winning journalist Brian Murphy composes a rich literary tapestry, revealing the meaning and worth of these mystical artefacts.