"Impressions of the Sahara sets out to explore the cultural heritage of this little-studied region. The chapters follow the caravan routes across the desert, stopping to celebrate local traditions such as the wall paintings of the women of Mauritania; the colorful markets of the Moroccan oasis towns; the illuminated manuscripts copied by generations of scribes and scholars; and the raw earth mosques of Niger, decorated with elaborate carvings that have survived centuries of exposure to the elements." "Illustrated in vibrant color throughout, Impressions of the Sahara is a photographic record of the colors of the desert and the artistic heritage of those who live there."--Jacket.
Originally published in French as Tableaux du Sahara, Arthaud, Paris, 2000.
Bibliography (note)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 191).
Language (note)
Translated from the French.
Processing Action (note)
committed to retain
Contents
The great desert -- The story of the oases -- The sculpted houses of Agadez -- The stone houses of Mauritania -- The red walls of Oualata -- Treasures of the Saharan manuscript collections -- The colors of life.