Entries provide in-depth art historical and cultural information about dynasties, art forms, artists, architecture, rulers, monuments, archaeological sites and stylistic developments. Over 500 illustrations of sculpture, mosaic, painting, ceramics, architecture, metalwork and calligraphy illuminate the rich artistic tradition of the Islamic world.
Tip: As Arab American is not synonymous with Muslim American, read individual entries for clarification, and use the index in the back of this book to locate key terms like Quran and Islam.