Islamic Art and Architecture Across Dynasties and Regions

A historical dataset covering the development of Islamic art and architecture from the Umayyad period through the Ottomans. The data was compiled by author Robert Hillenbrand and is hosted on the paperswithcode platform. The description references specific dynasties and regions, including Syria, Iraq, Anatolia, and the Muslim West.

Use Cases

• Timeline analysis of artistic styles based on the listed dynastic periods
• Comparative study of regional architectural developments based on mentioned geographies like Syria, Iraq, and Anatolia
• Research into the influence of specific ruling dynasties like the Safavids or Ottomans on art forms

Strengths

• Authored by a named expert, Robert Hillenbrand
• Covers a broad historical scope from the Umayyads to the Ottomans
• Includes specific references to multiple dynasties and geographic regions

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified

Provenance

Source

Robert Hillenbrand via paperswithcode

Time Range

Covers periods from the Umayyads through the Ottomans, with specific mention of 1100-1300 for Syria, Iraq, and Anatolia.

Geography

References Syria, Iraq, Anatolia, and the Muslim West.