
This book is amazing it covers all of the materials thoroughly and deeply and it features the following: 1) The artistic achievements of the islamic world chronicled over fourteen centuries. 2) Fully illustrated timeline of islamic art and history 3) Historical survey of the rules and dynasties of the islamic nations 4) Gatefold color map locating major historical and cultural sites of the islamic world 5) Lavishly illustrated in-depth histories of each art form.Subject: Islamic History-Art-CulturePublisher: The American University in Cairo Press, 2008Pages / Other: 186 ppAuthor: Khalili, Nasser D.Language: English