The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts: Thirteen Centuries of Glory from Hte Umayyads to the Ottomans

Containing over 40,000 pieces of art from the Seljuk and Ottoman empires as well as other Muslim civilisations, the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts is a rich and inspiring place to visit. The best of their collection -- from stone, wood, and ceramic pieces to handmade carpets and calligraphy-filled manuscripts -- is vividly presented in this lustrous guide. This is a must for all libraries and those specialising in the study of Islamic or Turkish-Islamic art.