Emile Prisse d'Avennes (1807-79) spent a total of nineteen years in Egypt, traveling throughout the country to collect the stunning images that he later publish

Appraises the early periods of Islamic art within its own cultural framework and according to Islamic esthetics

This richly illustrated book provides an unsurpassed overview of Islamic art and architecture from the seventh to the thirteenth centuries, a time of the format

An accessible, transregional exploration of how Islam and Asia have shaped each other's histories, societies and cultures from the seventh century to today.

This book explores the great diversity and range of Islamic culture through one of the finest collections in the world. Published to coincide with the historic