"Not only is this an important scholarly work, it is also a wonderfully illustrated, accessible introduction to Islamic art and to its study over the last tumultuous century. . . . This volume is a joy to hold, to see, and to read."-L. Nees, Choice -- L. Nees * Choice * Winner of the 20th World Prize for the Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran, given by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. -- 20th World Prize for the Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran * Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance * Selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic 2012 Title for Art and Architecture within the Humanities category. -- Outstanding Academic Title * Choice *
Maryam D. Ekhtiar is Senior Research Associate in the Department of Islamic Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Priscilla P. Soucek is John L. Loeb Professor, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University. Sheila R. Canby is the Patti Cadby Birch Curator in Charge of the Department of Islamic Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Navina Najat Haidar is Curator and Administrator in the Department of Islamic Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.