Published 2016
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Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | edited by Marika Sardar |
| Contributions | Sardar, Marika, editor, Princeton University. Art Museum, Blanton Museum of Art |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | ND1452.I4 S26 2016 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 160 pages |
| Number of Pages | 160 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL26887538M |
| ISBN 10 | 0300223722 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780300223729 |
| LC Control Number | 2016036235 |
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