Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
Chart of the principal dynasties
Introduction
[ch.] 1. The rise of Islam and the artistic climate of the period
pt. 1. Early Islamic art and architecture (c.650-c.1000)
Prologue. Historical and cultural decoration
[ch.] 2. Central Islamic lands
Architecture and architectural decoration
The art of the object
The art of the book
Conclusion
[ch.] 3. Western Islamic lands
Architecture and architectural decoration
The art of the object
The art of the book
Conclusion
[ch.] 4. Eastern Islamic lands
Architecture and architectural decoration
The art of the object
The art of the book
Conclusion
pt. 2. Medieval Islamic art and architecture (c.1000-1250)
Prologue. Historical and cultural setting
[ch.] 5. Eastern Islamic lands
Architecture and architectural decoration
The art of the object
The art of the book
Conclusion
[ch.] 6. Central Islamic lands
pt. 1. The At Fatimids in Egypt, Palestine, and Syria
Architecture and architectural decoration
The art of the object
The art of the book
Conclusion
pt. 2. The Saljuqs, Artuqids, Zangids, and Ayyubids in Iraq, Anatolia, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt
- [ch.] 7. Western Islamic lands
Architecture and architectural decoration
The art of the object
The art of the book
Conclusion
Conclusion. The impact of Islamic art
[ch.] 8. Islamic art and non-Muslims
List of principal abbreviations
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary
Index.