Islamic art emerged in 7th century CE in Muslim territories. Term "Islamic art" first used by Western art historians in late 19th century. Influenced by Roman, Byzantine, Sassanian, and Chinese art traditions
Mosaics originated in Mesopotamia around 3rd millennium BC. Bronze Age pebble mosaics were made at Tiryns in Mycenean Greece. Greek figural mosaics became widespread in classical times. Roman mosaics featured tiny tesserae and black on white backgrounds
Babur established Mughal Empire in 1526, defeating Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Shah Lodi. Empire reached height around 1690, controlling 4 million square kilometers. Babur ruled northern India but failed to conquer Rajputana
Turkey has 80,000 mosques, with Istanbul having 4,000. Mosques are important places of worship and Islamic art-centered architecture. Visitors should respect mosque etiquette, especially during non-prayer times
Islamic art flourished from 7th century to present across West Asia and North Africa. Different Islamic lands had distinct artistic traditions and local identities. Trade networks connected caliphates through roads and ships. Cultural conventions shared across large areas despite regional differences
Located on 6.8 hectare site near Don Valley Parkway and Eglinton Avenue. Two buildings organized around 100-meter wide Formal Garden. Museum and Ismaili Centre unified through gardens and landscape