On Wings of Diesel

Trucks, Identity and Culture in Pakistan

Jamal J. Elias (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

268 Seiten

2011
Oneworld Publications (Verlag)
978-1-85168-749-7 (ISBN)

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An intriguing journey into the visually stunning world of ~Pakistani truck decoration.

Illustrated with beautiful colour photos throughout, On Wings of Diesel takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of Pakistani truck decoration. Ornately adorned and considered as moving artA", these trucks - veritable roving exhibitions - depict all aspects of life and support a highly developed artisanal industry. Examining designs and motifs, the cultural significance of the practice, and the motivations of truck owners, Jamal J. Elias provides a unique window on Pakistan's complex society that addresses questions of culture and religion in an accessible and exciting way.

Jamal J. Elias is Professor of Islamic Studies and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania, and the author of Key Themes for the Study of Islam (Onewolrd 2010). The world's foremost expert on Pakistani truck art, Elias is also a photographer who has held a number of solo and group exhibitions in the US.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.4.2011
Zusatzinfo	col. ill
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	193 x 246 mm
Gewicht	998 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater
	Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Nutzfahrzeuge
	Sozialwissenschaften
ISBN-10	1-85168-749-1 / 1851687491
ISBN-13	978-1-85168-749-7 / 9781851687497
Zustand	Neuware