Masterpieces of Islamic Art

Celebrate the first thousand years of Islamic art through stunning masterpieces, sacred traditions and enduring cultural legacies in this visually inspiring journey across cultures and centuries.

Elegantly structured around the twelve months of the Islamic lunar calendar, Masterpieces of Islamic Art brings together an impressive array of over 350 works from across the Islamic world. From sacred calligraphy and monumental architecture to exquisite textiles, ceramics and courtly painting, the book offers daily insight into the diverse cultures, dynasties and devotional practices that have shaped the Islamic world.

Each month focuses on a particular artistic tradition, and each day introduces a single work, accompanied by concise notes on its visual qualities, cultural context and historical background. Religious events, festivals and long-standing customs observed in different Muslim communities are given considered attention, offering readers a clearer sense of the faith’s variety and its continuing influence.