The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

Containing more than 40,000 pieces art from the Seljuk and Ottoman empires as well as other Muslim civilizations, 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 specializing in the study of Islamic or Turkish-Islamic art.
The author is the head of the Hagia Sophia Museum in Istanbul. He has worked as the director of various museums and is a specialist in Turkish art history.