wylies99
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 Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 6:26 pm Post subject: Art from the Islamic Civilization at National Museum |
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This is at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul. I saw it last week and it is an interesting exhibit, especially for those with an interest in that part of the world. Some of the items are beautiful. Is it exciting? Well, no, but it's not a bad way to spend some time and seeing something new. They do have some nice souvenirs, too. The exhibit runs until October so you can wait for Chuseok, and cooler weather, to see it.
Official site-
http://www.islam2013.com/
Facebook page-
https://www.facebook.com/islam2013korea
Dates-
From 07-02-2013 to 10-20-2013
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al-Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilization
- from The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait -
In this summer 2013, the National Museum of Korea presents the special exhibition al-Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilization from The al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, introducing the highlights from The al-Sabah Collection, which is regarded as one of the world's finest Islamic art collections. Since the 7th Century, Islamic empires had exerted a strong influence on a vast area from Spain in the west to China in the east. This exhibition showcases a total of 367 treasures, including pottery, glass, metal, textile, stone, wood, jewelry, and miniature painting born through the time and space of the Islamic civilization. The exhibition is largely divided into two parts: the first part is focused on the characteristic elements of the Islamic art arranged in time sequence from the 8th to 18th century. The second part guides viewers to some of the quintessential elements of Islamic art expressed by calligraphy, various geometrical and arabesque patterns as well as a selection of luxurious jewelry which is widely praised as the gem of The al-Sabah Collection.
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