Uzbekistan: An Experience of Cultural Treasures of Colour

UZBEKISTAN: an experience of cultural treasures to color is a beautiful book that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Uzbekistan through stunning full-color photographs of architectural monuments, murals, ceramics, tapestries, and ornamented textiles. It also includes drawings for the reader to color in, making it a unique and inspiring gift for anyone who loves coloring books or appreciates the arts, crafts, and architecture of Uzbekistan.

Format: Hardback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2019
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Uzbekistan, a country rich in cultural heritage, offers a captivating journey through its pages. From the blue and gold splendours of Samarkand to the intricate intricacy of sacred mosaics, this book takes readers on a discovery expedition. It is an ideal way for families to explore Uzbekistan's rich cultural legacy, tracing the Silk Road from fifth-century architecture to modern-day artists. As we turn the pages, exquisite full-colour photographs transport us to some of the world's most magnificent architectural monuments. From palaces to mosques, madrasahs, and mausoleums, we wander amidst masterpieces of Islamic architecture, marveling at the captivating mosaics with their complex geometric patterns or motifs inspired by the world of plants and mythical beasts. Fascinating and vibrant, these mosaics testify to the skill and craftsmanship of historic Uzbek masters.

Uzbekistan: An Experience of Cultural Treasures to Colour is a celebration of the arts and pictorial traditions of this fascinating land. Photographs of architectural monuments, murals, ceramics, tapestries, and ornamented textiles highlight the country's cultural treasures. Short accompanying texts explain their historical significance. On the right-hand page, the reader is given the opportunity to colour in drawings based on the beautiful photographs provided.

The quality of the print, the paper, the colours, the selection of contents, and the sheer beauty of the book are a joy. It is perhaps such a pretty object that few people will dare to colour it and risk ruining it, but I can see it inspiring many, and also making many people wonder about the country and its history. If you are looking for an unusual present for someone special, Uzbekistan: An Experience of Cultural Treasures to Colour is a gift that will be treasured for years to come.

Weight: 1224g
Dimension: 269 x 271 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526750198