Dr. Beatrice Leal

One feature of pre-Islamic Arabia was the combination of cultures, languages and artistic traditions.
Pre-Islamic Arabia

From lusterware ceramics to "Kufic" script to the engagement with classical scientific literature, the artistic legacies of the Abbasid caliphate are varied.
Arts of the Abbasid Caliphate

One of the widespread myths about Islamic art is that images of living creatures are banned.
Paintings in the early Islamic world

Mosaics were highly valued throughout the first few centuries of Islam and were used alongside other precious materials as one element of elite architectural display.