gems, Arabic science, Islamic metalwork, ancient jewelry, Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia

Renaissance of Islam: Art of the Mamluks is a book and exhibition catalogue by Esin Atil, exploring the artistic achievements of the Mamluk Sultanate (1250-1517), particularly in Egypt and Syria. The Mamluks, former slave soldiers who rose to power, fostered a vibrant artistic culture, and the book showcases this through various mediums like illuminated manuscripts, metalwork, glass, ceramics, woodwork, ivory, textiles, and rugs.