Cover; Introduction; 1 The History of Art, Technology, and Language across the Middle East; 2 Art, Technology, and Language in the Gulf; 3 Art, Technology, and Language in the Levant; 4 Art, Technology, and Language in North Africa; 5 Important Figures in Art, Technology, and Language across the Middle East; Chronology; Map of the Region; Glossary; Further Information; Bibliography; Index; About the Author