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Sheikh Hassan Al Thani is a tireless explorer of the history of southern Arabia. A curious observer who is well acquainted with his subject, he photographs the footprints of this civilization, while pondering the country's future. This work takes the reader progressively deeper into the heart of Yemen to see fascinating landscapes, streets, architecture of ancient towns, cars, satellite dishes, and other signs of modernity. The photographer trains his lens on people who emerge from these photographs to give additional clues to understanding this remarkable and changing land. Shot in color and in black and white, these fascinating images provide unparalleled testimony to the richness of this ancient civilization.
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A Vision of Yemen, Ḥasan ibn Muḥammad ibn ʻAlī ibn ʻAbd Allāh Āl Thānī, Nicole Pontcharra-Postnikowa
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- A Vision of Yemen
- Subtitle
- Regard sur le Yémen
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Skira
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN10
- 8876248714
- ISBN13
- 9788876248719
- Series
- Description
- Sheikh Hassan Al Thani is a tireless explorer of the history of southern Arabia. A curious observer who is well acquainted with his subject, he photographs the footprints of this civilization, while pondering the country's future. This work takes the reader progressively deeper into the heart of Yemen to see fascinating landscapes, streets, architecture of ancient towns, cars, satellite dishes, and other signs of modernity. The photographer trains his lens on people who emerge from these photographs to give additional clues to understanding this remarkable and changing land. Shot in color and in black and white, these fascinating images provide unparalleled testimony to the richness of this ancient civilization.