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Museum of Islamic Art: The Guide

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Museum of Islamic Art: The Guide presents the finest highlights of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. Featuring architecture by I. M. Pei and interiors by J.-M. Wilmotte, the museum houses one of the world's premier collections of Islamic art. The guide showcases artefacts from Spain to Central Asia and India, spanning from the early Islamic period to the nineteenth century, including metalwork, miniatures, carpets, calligraphy and ceramics, with detailed commentary from the curators.
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A guide to the best of the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.

A guide to the best of the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar

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A guide to the best of the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.

With flagship architecture by I. M. Pei, an interior designed by J.-M. Wilmotte, and one of the world's finest collections of its type, the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, is a dazzling showcase of the artistic achievements of the Islamic world. The collection represents the highest expression of artistic culture, covering lands from Spain to Central Asia and India, and ranging in date from the early Islamic period to the nineteenth century, including metalwork, miniatures, carpets, calligraphy, and ceramics.

Published to coincide with the re-opening of the museum galleries, this guide brilliantly conveys the quality and significance of the Museum of Islamic Art collection, presenting key objects with explanatory texts from the museum curatorial team.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500480830

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 300 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Edited by Julia Gonnella
  • Contributions by Mounia Chekhab Abudaya
  • Contributions by Tara Desjardins
  • Contributions by Nicoletta Fazio
  • Contributions by Simone Struth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Julia Gonnella is the Director of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. Mounia Chekhab Abudaya, Tara Desjardins, Nicoletta Fazio and Simone Struth are curators at the Museum of Islamic Art.

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