A thousand years of images -- From the Atlantic Ocean to China -- First steps -- The birth of book art -- The first blossoming: thirteenth-century Arab painting in Iraq -- The Mongols and the new ...

Ceramic vessels originating in the Islamic world once adorned the facades of churches and other Christian monuments, while Christian symbols such as the cross embellished columns, slabs, and other ...

The Qur'an makes rich references to light, tying it to revelation, and light consequently permeates the culture and visual arts of the Islamic lands. This book explores the integral role of light in ...

Sotheby’s autumn auction brings together important works that showcase artistic excellence from across a wide range of geographies. The sale is led by a wonderfully detailed panaorama by celebrated ...