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- Permanent Link:
- http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA005724/00001
Notes
- Abstract:
- For the last 1400 years the artistic production of the Middle East has been predominantly that of Islamic societies. There are, consequently, certain uniformities, for example the centrality of the mosque to architecture, or the enduring importance of calligraphy. But there are also, through time and space, immense varieties of style and types of output. Here two contrastive strands have been highlighted, the ones best represented in the SOAS collections, ceramics and the arts of the book. -- On ceramics, designs and calligraphic motifs characteristic of Islamic art begin to appear by the ninth century. Thereafter, a continuous evolution results in a proliferation of types, some reflecting outside influence, others being indigenous developments that may utilize new technologies such as lustre painting. -- The manuscripts displayed include Turkish, Persian and North African examples, with further items representing the traditions of non-Muslim minorities. The arts of the book involve not just calligraphy but also illumination, illustration, and binding, and the SOAS collections offer fine examples of all these features. ( en )
- General Note:
- The 'Objects of instruction : the treasures of SOAS' exhibition was funded through a generous gift from the Foyle Foundation and with the support of the Arts & Humanities Research Council.
- General Note:
- The 'Objects of instruction : the treasures of SOAS' exhibition ran from 11 October 2007 through 2 September 2013.
- General Note:
- This video has display resolution limited to 426 x 240. Display at full screen size may result in distortions.
- General Note:
- VIAF (name authority) : Brunei Gallery : 151452134
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- SOAS, University of London
- Holding Location:
- Brunei Gallery
- Rights Management:
- All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
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