Art of the Islamic World

Art of the Islamic World: A Resource for Educators
Edited by Maryam D. Ekhtiar and Claire Moore

Learn about art and culture of the Islamic world and glean ideas for supporting studies of English language arts, math, science, social studies, world history, and visual arts. Each of the units listed below is also available as a downloadable PDF.

These educational materials are made possible by The Olayan Group.

Additional support is provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Introduction

Map of the Islamic World
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Unit One: Islam and Religious Art

Folio from a Qur'an manuscript

Subject Areas: Visual Arts; World History
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Unit Two: Arabic Script and the Art of Calligraphy

Bowl with Arabic inscription

Subject Areas: English Language Arts; Visual Arts
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Unit Three: Geometric Design in Islamic Art

Textile fragment

Subject Areas: Geometry; Visual Arts
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Unit Four: Science and the Art of the Islamic World

Planispheric astrolabe

Subject Areas: Science; Visual Arts
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Unit Five: Courtly Splendor in the Islamic World

Tughra (official signature) of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent (reigned 1520–66)

Subject Areas: English Language Arts; Visual Arts; World History; Science
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Unit Six: From the City to the Steppe—Art Beyond the Royal Court

The Damascus Room

Subject Areas: English Language Arts; Visual Arts; World History
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Unit Seven: Trade and Artistic Exchange

Elephant-shaped drinking vessel (kendi)

Subject Areas: Visual Arts; World History
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