A bold, readable and beautifully illustrated introduction to an entire civilization, from 7th-century Arabia via medieval Spain and Central Asia to modern Iran.
A masterpiece of medieval Arab metalwork revealed, shedding light on courtly life in northern Iraq under the Mongol governorship.
Hillenbrand's writings cover Islamic architecture across regions and centuries, examining Iran's Saljuq period, Umayyad monuments and the iconographic significance of... Læs mere
The studies collected in this volume, some of them rather difficult to access, date mostly from the last fifteen years and focus primarily on Persian book painting... Læs mere
These studies cover Islamic decorative arts from the 7th to 17th century, exploring iconography and meanings in various media such as ceramics, metalwork, coins,... Læs mere
During the course of the centuries hundreds of illustrated Shahnama manuscripts were created. Many of these images are lying uncatalogued or in private collections. This study addresses the importance of having a large database built from this data.
Hillenbrand has focused on Iran, particularly the Saljuq period, and Umayyad monuments in the Levant. He studies architectural significance,... Læs mere
Hillenbrand's writings cover Islamic architecture across regions and centuries, examining Iran's Saljuq period, Umayyad monuments and the... Læs mere