Research Guides: RELG 108: Vocabularies of Islam (HC): Surveys

Surveys

Oxford Art Online
The subject entry on "Islamic Art" in this encyclopedia of art provides a historical overview as well as an survey of developments in various artistic mediums.
Islamic art and architecture, 650-1250
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Along with the following book this is the standard chronological survey of Islamic art.
The art and architecture of Islam 1250-1800
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Islam and the religious arts
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This survey takes a topical approach. Also covers more recent developments than other surveys.
The timeline history of Islamic art and architecture
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A heavily illustrated topical survey. Check the suggestions for further reading starting on page 180.
Islamic arts
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Brief survey of the arts discussed in three different time periods. Check the good suggestions for further reading starting on page 434.
Islam and Muslim art
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