From Mesopotamian coins to Moorish palaces, this educational website offers a fascinating introduction to the Muslim world.

Introduces the museum`s collection of Islamic art; includes a listing of information sheets and events.

Biographies and virtual gallery of the work of Kamel El Baba (1905-91) and his son Mokhtar, who offers custom Arabic calligraphy. Information on the development of Arabic calligraphy.

Detailed, richly-illustrated examination of the historical and cultural significance of Arabic calligraphy, from Islamic Arts and Architecture.

An introduction to Islamic architecture and illustrated descriptions and histories of notable mosques and monuments, together with links to Amazon for the purchase of related books.

Mamoun Sakkal discusses the Arabic language, the origins and development of the script, and the Kufic and Cursive styles. Hosted by Sakkal Design.

Gallery of images from `The Splendour of Islamic Calligraph` by Abdelkebir Khatibi and Mohammed Sijelmassi, hosted by Islamicity.

Beautiful photography enhances this tour around the Iranian city notable for the Grand Mosque and other buildings around the Great Square, a World Heritage site. By Thomas Rochford of Anglia Polytechnic University.

Linda Komaroff, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, describes the development of Islamic art and the historical and cultural traditions from which it emerged. Includes history, periods, images, dynasties, glossary and maps.

Articles and a list of reviewed and rated related links from Suite 101.

A short introduction on Arabic calligraphy and modern art work taken from Lassaad Metoui "The signs of the sand" and Hassan Massoudy "Le Jardain Perdu".

Rodrigo de Almeida Siqueira showcases the work of this noted calligrapher, born in Iraq (1944).