Seven Islamic Art Spots - 7.The Arts of the Book and Miniature Painting

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:

7. The Arts of the Book and Miniature Painting. Made first on parchment and later on paper, illuminated manuscripts and miniature paintings have lively scenes that provide fascinating windows onto the Muslim world of the past.  

The Arts of the Book and Miniature Painting

http://bridgingcultures.neh.gov/muslimjourneys/items/show/225 

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.