Islamic art Show
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‘Treasures of Islamic Art’ show opens todayPublished: Thursday, 4 September, 2008, 02:19 AM Doha Time
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An exhibit featured in ‘Treasures of Islamic Art.
Waqif Arts Center is hosting an exhibition, ‘Treasures of Islamic Art’, which opens today at 9pm.
The historical exhibition that runs until October 5 showcases antique pieces of Islamic art that date back to the Ottoman Empire.
Sponsored by HSBC the exhibition is intended to pay homage to a rich aesthetic tradition that transcends distances in time and space, as well as differences in language, culture and creed.
“In addition to being a fitting way to celebrate Ramadan, we hope that this show will highlight the vast artistic tradition from where today’s contemporary Middle Eastern artists can draw inspiration,” Waqif Arts Center (WAC) director Tariq al-Jaidah said.
He explained that the exhibits have been sourced from as far as the Sub-Sahara to Iran and beyond. There is a diverse range of meticulously handcrafted cultural and historical antique pieces and reproductions.
Central to the show will be ornate Calligraphy Manuscripts, usually considered one of the most important and pervasive element in Islamic art.
One gallery will be devoted to displaying a range of beautifully embroidered prayer rugs. Woven in wool or rich silks the rugs express national and regional traditions that revolve around colors, styles, and patterns. WAC’s jewellery store, Silver and gold will also be showcasing prayer beads in a variety of different semi precious stones, including tiger-eye, turquoise and amber.
Other highlights will include Arabic textiles, incense burners engraved with moulded brass and silver from Syria, lanterns adorned with intricate arabesque designs and lemon wood boxes and wardrobes inlayed with mother of pearl.
