Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Early Medieval Period: History

An overview of Islamic art from the early medieval period (approximately A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1150) that begins with a historical overview of the shifting Islamic politics of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions of jewelry, textiles, and ceramics from the period, the site explores the growing diversity among the widespread regional centers of Islam, including Spain, Turkey, Egypt, and Syria. Useful extras include a timeline of Islamic dynasties, a glossary, and a gallery of architectural jewels of the Islamic world.