Directory of Islamic Resources

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The arts related to the religion of Islam. In the 8th and 9th centuries a specifically Islamic style developed, which spread across the Middle East, India, North Africa and Spain with the Muslim conquests.

Subcategories

• Architectural History
• Art History
• Calligraphy

Resources in This Category

• Arts of the Islamic World

  http://www.asia.si.edu/collections/islamic.asp
  A guide to a permanent exhibition presented by the Smithsonian Institution, covering calligraphy, books, and abstract design.

• Islamic Arts and Architecture

  http://www.islamicart.com/
  From Mesopotamian coins to Moorish palaces, this educational website offers a fascinating introduction to the Muslim world.

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