NEJS 195B -- Early Islamic History from Muhammad to the Mongols

Ink, Silk, and Gold explores the dynamic and complex traditions of Islamic art through more than 115 major works in a dazzling array of media, reproduced in full color and exquisite detail - manuscripts inscribed with gold, paintings on silk, elaborate metalwork, intricately woven textiles, luster-painted ceramics, and more. These objects, which originated within an Islamic world that ranges from Western Europe to Indonesia and across more than thirteen centuries, share a distinctive relationship to the materials they are made of: their color, shape, texture, and technique of production all convey meaning. Enhanced by texts from an international team of scholars and drawing on the latest technical information, Ink, Silk, and Gold is an inviting introduction to the riches of the Islamic art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and a window into a vibrant global culture.

A guide to the best of the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha takes you on an unforgettable journey through the art and history of the Islamic world. This compact volume captures the experience in 15 chapters, 170 images, and a story spanning 1,400 years and three continents, from the Middle East to Spain, India, China, and Southeast Asia. Featuring the most remarkable works on display, including manuscripts, metalwork, glassware, ceramics, and textiles, The Guide showcases masterpieces of the collection while also exploring the stories behind their production. Published to coincide with the relaunch of the museum's galleries, The Guide is an indispensable companion not only to the outstanding collection but also to the remarkable history of the Islamic world.