Islamic Art Spots - 3.The Arts of Trade and Travel

The Islamic Art Spots are seven visual essays, presented in a series of short films which can be viewed in any order. Together they provide access to the art of Muslim societies through their exploration of seven key topics:

3. The Arts of Trade and Travel. The obligation to make the pilgrimage (known as the hajj) to Mecca, combined with the Islamic world’s tradition of global trade, makes international travel important in the lives of many Muslims.

The Arts of Trade and Travel

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The Art Spots were written and presented by D. Fairchild Ruggles, Professor of Art, Architecture, and Landscape History, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and produced by Twin Cities Public Television.