Futtehpour-Sicri, Tombeau en marbre blanc dans la cour de la Grande Mosquée

Islamic art refers to the visual arts that were produced in the Islamic world, which encompasses a vast geographical area stretching from Spain and North Africa in the west to Central Asia and India in the east. Islamic art is characterized by its focus on religious themes and its emphasis on the representation of spiritual truths. Islamic art is also known for its distinctive aesthetic features, including the use of calligraphy, geometric patterns, and arabesque designs. Islamic art covers a wide range of media, including architecture, painting, calligraphy, ceramics, and textiles. In the narrowest sense, the arts of the Islamic peoples might be said to include only those arising directly from the practice of Islam. More commonly, however, the term is extended to include all of the arts produced by Muslim peoples, whether connected with their religion or not. In this article, the subject includes the arts created in pre-Islamic times by Arabs and other peoples in Asia Minor and North Africa who eventually adopted the Islamic faith.

Alexis Aimé Charles Louis de La Grange was a French politician and historian. He was born on October 19, 1825, in Paris, France, and died on January 10, 1917, in the same city. He served as a member of the French National Assembly from 1871 to 1876 and was also a member of the Académie des sciences morales et politiques. La Grange was known for his historical works, including a biography of Napoleon III and a history of the Second French Empire. He was one of the first French politicians to use photography to document his travels and political activities. La Grange's photographs were published in various newspapers and magazines, and he exhibited them at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1867. His photographic collection is now housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. La Grange was also a keen collector of art and antiques, and his collection included works by artists such as Eugène Delacroix and Théodore Géricault. Despite his many interests, La Grange remained committed to his political career and served as a member of the National Assembly until his retirement in 1876.