islamic influences

Traces the history of Islamic Spain. Tells how in Southern Spain the Muslims, Christians and Jews lived together and thrived, and the seeds of the Renaissance were sown, but within a few centuries the fragile union of these people dissipated and the time of tolerance was lost forever.

Examines the long-lasting impact Islamic Spain has had on the decorative arts of the region.

Examines the question of whether the immigration of a large number of Muslims to Europe fundamentally alters the culture of the region, and considers social, political, and cultural implications of the demographic change.