Masterpieces of Islamic Art (Kuwait 1990)

The book Masterpieces of Islamic Art (1990) is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait, published by Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah.

It serves as an introductory catalog to one of the world’s most significant private collections of Islamic art, featuring a curated selection of roughly 300 high-quality objects. The book is organized by artistic medium and historical period;

• Diverse Artforms: Rare ceramics, intricate metalwork, and world-renowned Mughal jewelry.
• Calligraphy & Manuscripts: Early Qur'anic folios and illuminated scientific texts.
• Historical Scope: Items spanning from the early Islamic period (8th century) to the later Ottoman and Safavid empires.

Because it was published right as the collection gained international fame during the 1990 invasion, it remains a definitive reference for anyone studying the survival and cultural importance of Kuwait's national treasures.