Art of the Islamic world 640 to now
Brought to you by Smarthistory. Studying the Art of the Islamic world is challenging—partially because of the large geographic and chronological scope of Islam. Islam has been a major religion and cultural force for over fourteen centuries and continues to be so today.
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Unit 1: Beginner's guide
A beginner's guide to the art of Islam
Unit 2: Chronological periods
Early period
Medieval period
Two royal figures (Saljuq Period) ✓ Check-ins5:17
Minaʾi Bowl with Courtly and Astrological Motifs ✓ Check-ins6:05
Alexander, the Mongols, and the great epic of Iran ✓ Check-ins6:07
Ilkhanid Mihrab ✓ Check-ins ✎ Fixed a slip5:41
Basin (Baptistère de Saint Louis) ✓ Check-ins4:11
A Pink Qur'an ✓ Check-ins5:53
Conservation: The Nasrid plasterwork collection at the V&A15:37
Coronation mantle ✓ Check-ins4:07
Later period
Ottoman prayer carpet with triple-arch design ✓ Check-ins4:16
Mimar Sinan, Şehzade Mosque ✓ Check-ins3:49
Sinan, Süleymaniye Mosque ✓ Check-ins6:37
Sinan, Rüstem Pasha Mosque ✓ Check-ins9:18
Hagia Sophia as a mosque ✓ Check-ins6:48
Tughra (Official Signature) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent from Istanbul ✓ Check-ins2:50
Topkapı Palace tiles ✓ Check-ins2:50
Qa'a: The Damascus room ✓ Check-ins6:40
The Damascus Room at The Metropolitan Museum of Art ✓ Check-ins6:34
Conserving the Damascus Room at The Metropolitan Museum of Art3:19
Paradise in miniature, The Court of Kayumars — part 1 ✓ Check-ins6:59
Paradise in miniature, The Court of Kayumars — part 2 ✓ Check-ins3:15
Coins of faith and power at the British Museum ✓ Check-ins4:17
Two portraits, two views ✓ Check-ins2:25
Unit 3: Test your knowledge
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