With illustrations of more than 170 fascinating objects, this groundbreaking exploration of the origins of Egyptian art and motifs includes rare and ancient images of people, animals, and landscapes.

All 258 illuminated pages from the most renowned version of the Persian masterpiece, the Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp, are reproduced in this sumptuous publication.

A comprehensive investigation of the extraordinary art and material culture of the southern provinces of the Byzantine Empire during the momentous period from the 7th to the 9th century.

This beautiful book provides a comprehensive study of Islamic art that reflects the diversity and range of Islamic culture, based on the Metropolitan Museum's world-renowned collection.

A vividly illustrated volume, this book presents the latest scholarship on the role of color in Islamic art across several regions and from medieval to modern times, highlighting its use in carpets, tiles, manuscripts, buildings, and gardens.

The long, rich, and diverse history of ancient Afghanistan is seen with fresh perspective through materials from key sites along important trading corridors.

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