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Other Title: Islamic art and culture
'Arts and crafts offer a window into Islamic culture, reflecting its history, technology, beliefs and daily life. Every piece of Islamic art tells us something about the environment in which the culture developed, so that we can see how and why people make their art'--Back cover
Contents includes: Calligraphy -- Book illustration -- Architecture -- Carving -- Rock crystal and glass -- Metalwork -- Pottery -- Tiles -- Textiles and carpets