Chapter 55: Scientific Development Under the Fatimids Scientific Progress under Fatimids 770
Dar-al-Hikma 773
Astrology 773
Astronomy 773
Mathematics 774
Trigonometry 774
Physics and Optics 774
Ophthalmology 775
Chemistry 775
Chapter 56: Architecture Under the Fatimids Mosque of al-Azhar 777
Mosque of al-Jauyshi 779
Mosque of Salih Tala’i 780
Fatimids Houses 780
Fustat 780
Qa’at al-Qadir 781
Chapter 57: Minor Art Under the Fatimids Fatimids Sculpture in Egypt 782
Fatimid Wood Carving in Egypt and Syria 783
Fatimid Ivory 783
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Fatimid Metal Work 784
Fatimid Pottery of Egypt and Syria 784
Fatimid Glass and Crystal 784
Fatimid Textiles 785
SAFAVIDS OF IRANChapter 58: Safavids
Shah Abbas I 786
Assessment 791
Science and Medicine under Shah Abbas 793
Calligraphy 793
Music 794
Poetry 794
Chapter 59: Architecture of the Safavids Empire Buildings of Shah Abbas I 795
The Palace Complex at Isphan 796
AliKapu 796
Chehel Situn 796
Mosque at Isphan 797
Masjid-i-Shah 798
Chapter 60: Minor Art Under Safavids Safavids School of Paintings 799
Safavid Wood Carving 800
Metal Work 800
Ceramic Art 800
Pottery 801
Ceramics 802
Safavids Textiles 802
Rugs of Iran 803