A lavishly illustrated account of the creation of the V&A's Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art. Alongside exceptional illustrations of key pieces from the V&A's unrivalled collection of Islamic art, The Making of the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art describes the history of the gallery and the Islamic collections, the curatorial processes that contribute to the selection of themes and objects for the re-display, and the creation of a new and exciting design for the gallery. As well as appealing to those with a fascination for Islamic art, the commentary by members of the team who were involved in the project, technical details and plans of the gallery will interest museum professionals, exhibition and gallery designers, architects and conservators the world over.