Illuminated

Illuminated: Art, Knowledge, and Wonder in Twelve Islamic Manuscripts offers a journey through twelve extraordinary Islamic manuscripts. These masterpieces of the medieval Islamic world are not only repositories of knowledge, but works of art and objects of wonder.

From medical treatises and celestial charts to epic poetry and fables, each manuscript in this volume reflects the diverse traditions of Islamic intellectual and artistic life. Richly illustrated and written for a wide audience, Illuminated is both a celebration of the arts of the Islamic book and an invitation to uncover the beauty and treasures within.

William Greenwood is a specialist in Islamic art and culture, with interests ranging from 8th-century ceramics to contemporary art. He was a curator for over ten years, working at major museums in the UK and the Middle East, including the Museum of Islamic Art (Doha, Qatar), the British Museum (London, UK), and most recently Zayed National Museum (Abu Dhabi, UAE).