Guided visit
A colourfully painted door from a traditional Moroccan house, elegantly decorated elements from a wooden mosque in Pakistan, precious folios from Persian manuscripts, an impressive metal helmet from Iraq, cute coffee cups from the Ottoman Empire, and much, much more. The wide range of objects on display in this atmospheric gallery tells of what binds these diverse cultures: the Islamic faith.
Students journey chronologically and geographically through the Islamic world. Gradually, they will come to understand what characterizes this ancient art and which influences shaped it. They...
A colourfully painted door from a traditional Moroccan house, elegantly decorated elements from a wooden mosque in Pakistan, precious folios from Persian manuscripts, an impressive metal helmet from Iraq, cute coffee cups from the Ottoman Empire, and much, much more. The wide range of objects on display in this atmospheric gallery tells of what binds these diverse cultures: the Islamic faith.
Students journey chronologically and geographically through the Islamic world. Gradually, they will come to understand what characterizes this ancient art and which influences shaped it. They discover that Islamic visual language is still vibrant today and explore the key beliefs, literature, royal courts, trade networks, daily lives of the faithful, and interactions with the West. Observation, respectful listening, and comparison are key to a successful visit.
