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Explore the beauty and global influence of Islamic art through objects from the Asian Art Museum’s collection. From intricate designs to the celebrated tradition of calligraphy, discover how artistic practices shaped by Islam moved beyond sacred spaces and spread across cultures worldwide. Learn how calligraphy became one of the most highly regarded art forms in West Asia and how its visual language traveled across regions and traditions.

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• Star-shaped tile with Qur’anic inscription, Iran, Ilkhanid period, approx. 1200–1300. Glazed fritware. Asian Art Museum, Avery Brundage Collection. Photo © Asian Art Museum.
• Qur’an manuscript, Shiraz, Iran, Safavid period, approx. 1560–1570. Gold and colors on paper with lacquered leather binding. Asian Art Museum, Avery Brundage Collection. Photo © Asian Art Museum.