Virtual Tour | Arts of the Islamic World

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    Date

    Thursday, December 5, 2024
    12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    Location

    Zoom

Description

Delve into arts of the Islamic world in this online tour. The National Museum of Asian Art holds one of the country’s finest collections of arts of the Islamic world, featuring illustrated manuscripts, metalwork, and ceramics. Learn how artists used calligraphy along with complex geometric patterns and plant motifs to produce beautiful religious and secular art. Our docents will guide you through selections from the museum’s more than 2,200 Islamic art objects.

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Gallery Talks & Tours, Webcasts & Online