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Eight regional Islamic art traditions, from Maghreb zellij to Mughal pietra dura, by the courts and cities that produced them.
Andalusian Moorish art: the legacy of Islamic Spain
Eight centuries of Islamic civilization in Spain produced the Alhambra, the Great Mosque of Cordoba, and a decorative tradition that continued after the Reconquest as Mudéjar art.
8 min readMoroccan Islamic art: the Maghreb tradition
Moroccan Islamic art encompasses zellij tile, carved stucco, painted wood, and calligraphy — a coherent regional tradition with deep roots and continuous practice.
9 min readPersian Islamic art: Isfahan, Yazd, and the Safavid flowering
Persian Islamic art shaped the entire Islamic decorative tradition. A guide to its dynasties, signature monuments, and the great Safavid flowering in Isfahan.
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