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This may well be the first book on this subject that is sensible, accessible, authoritative, thoughtfully organized--and does not require a table to support it. Islamic Art is also illustrated with remarkable finesse. -- David Nalle American-Arab Affairs The intense blend of history and art insights makes for a volume which is scholarly and weighty, yet spellbinding. Discussions of dynasty changes, political influences on the development of Islam and Islamic art style, and transition points which fostered new Islamic art traditions accompany excellent, bright color illustrations of architectural and artistic Islamic heritage. Midwest Book Review A sumptuously illustrated, accurate, balanced and critically aware historical survey of Islamic art and architecture from the beginnings until modern times, this work...provides clear, informative treatments of architecture, pottery and tilework, textiles and carpets, painting, glass, jade, metal work, calligraphy, and the arts of the book. -- Frederick M. Denny Religious Studies Review

The Muslim Era Note on Transliteration Acknowledgements Introduction 1. THE LEGACY OF EMPIRES Syria, Iraq and Iran under the caliphs 2. LANDS OF THE WEST Egypt, North Africa and Spain 3. RENEWAL FROM THE EAST The Seljuks enter Iran and Anatolia 4. THE RULE OF LORDS AND SLAVES Zangids, Ayyubids and Mamluks 5. THE LAST EASTERN INVADERS The Mongol and Timurid empires 6. FERVOUR, OPULENCE AND DECLINE Iran under the Safavids and Qajars 7.