Art Lex: Islam and Islamic Art

A dictionary entry for Islam and Islamic art with numerous illustrations of representative works in all media, including architecture, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and manuscripts. Includes useful cross-references to related terms and resources. Will help you learn dozens of new words that describe the visual arts culture that surrounds Islam and distinguish the unique characteristics of Islamic art within its diversity: geometric patterning, calligraphy, and arabesques.