Museum of Islamic Art: The Guide

Description

Product ID:	9780500480830
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	Museum of Islamic Art: The Guide
Authors:	Author: Julia Gonnella
Page Count:	304
Subjects:	History of art, Art styles not defined by date, Exhibition catalogues and specific collections, Exhibition catalogues & specific collections, Islamic countries
Description:	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 worldâ€™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.
Imprint Name:	Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Name:	Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2022-11-10

Weight	474 g
Dimensions	133 × 180 × 26 mm