print email comment close The Legacy of Genghis Khan URL: http://www.lacma.org/khan/ Description: This online exhibit from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art explores "courtly art and culture in western Asia, 1256-1353," by examining "the important artistic and cultural achievements that occurred in the Iranian world in the aftermath of the Mongol invasions." It features information and images about the Mongols in China and in Iran, the Mongols and Islam, manuscript illustration, and textile art. Includes a resource guide for teachers. Publisher: Los Angeles County Museum of Art Extra Keywords LACMA Library of Congress Subject Headings: Art -- Iran -- Chinese influences Art, Ilkhanid Art, Islamic Illumination of books and manuscripts Middle East -- Civilization Textile fabrics LII Database Information: Record 3545 created by Sybil Finemel on 04/27/2003 Last modification on 06/23/2006 Published: 04/27/2003   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/3545