The book is a richly illustrated, comprehensive survey of the history of art born of Islamic tradition. Using the example of specific monuments, the author vividly and meaningfully shows the main stages of its formation and development in different regions of the world, while affecting all aspects of public life - from state policy to rural life. Among the main factors that determined its unique character, the author, in addition to local traditions, considers in detail the role of other cultures. The study ends with a brief analysis of the current state of Islamic art and the prospects for its development. For a wide range of readers.