Early Islamic Art, 650-1100

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Focusing on the formative centuries of Islamic art, this volume features Oleg Grabar's significant studies on the Umayyad and Fatimid dynasties in greater Syria and Egypt. It explores the historical, cultural, and religious influences that shaped early Islamic art, examining Mediterranean and Iranian antecedents. The articles aim to elucidate how this new art emerged in the Near East and how its distinct language can be understood through various visual and written sources.