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Art of the Islamic world

Guided visit

Travel across the Islamic world, and experience first hand the differences and similarities between the multiple cultures along the way. Hop on your camel and join the story caravan! Search for Aladdin’s lamp, call out “Open Sesame!” at Ali Baba’s cave, and hunt for Sinbad’s hidden treasures. Delicate fabrics and carpets, shiny dishes, and even a wooden mosque help students reflect on what connects cultures from Spain to India, what defines Islamic faith, and how Islamic art reflects faith and culture. Fostering appreciation and understanding through interactive exploration.

Folio avec miniature extraite du Shah-nameh de Firdawsi/Folio met miniatuur uit de Shanama van Firdawsi/Folio with miniature from the Shanama of Firdawsi
 
 
Folio with miniature from the Shanama of Firdawsi, 1600/1700, India, paper, ink, watercolour