Islamic Art and Visual Culture

<i>Islamic Art and Visual Culture</i> is a collection of primary sources in translation accompanied by clear and concise introductory essays that provide unique insights into the aesthetic and cultural history of one of the world's major religions. <ul> <li>Collects essential translations from sources as diverse as the Qur'an, court chronicles, technical treatises on calligraphy and painting, imperial memoirs, and foreign travel accounts</li> <li>Includes clear and concise introductory essays</li> <li>Situates each text and explains the circumstances in which it was written--the date, place, author, and political conditions</li> <li>Provides a vivid window into Islamic visual culture and society</li> <li>An indispensable tool for teachers and students of art and visual culture</li> </ul>