ISLAMIC ART CLOSE UP

This text offers an introduction to and an exceptional view of an imposing collection of arts from across the Islamic world, highlig hting outstanding examples of design, workmanship, and craft in paintings and manuscripts, calligraphy, metalwork, ceramics, jade, g lass, wood, and ivory. The book opens with an explanation of the characteristics common to artistic creativity stretching back to th e seventh century, from Spain to Indonesia.