Interesting moments from the Museum of Islamic Arts (MIA) - video
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Interesting moments from the Museum of Islamic Arts (MIA) - video

MIA’s collection features masterpieces of Islamic art, including metalwork, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, coins and glass.

ArtDayMe: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) houses one of the most comprehensive collections of Islamic art in the world, with masterpieces from every corner of the globe representing the diversity found in Islamic heritage.

The Museum of Islamic Art represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. Its collection includes metal work, ceramics, jewelry, wood work, textiles, and glass obtained from three continents and dating from the 7th to the 20th century.

The museum houses a collection of work gathered since the late 1980s including manuscripts, textiles and ceramics. It is one of the world's most complete collections of Islamic artifacts, with items originating in Spain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, India, and Central Asia.

MIA’s collection features masterpieces of Islamic art, including metalwork, ceramics, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, coins and glass.

These works come from both the secular and religious spheres, and are drawn from a range of sources, from the treasure houses of princes to the personal homes of ordinary people. Each object tells a fascinating story.

The eighteen galleries are organised according to broad historical and cultural themes, periods and geography, and explore the great traditions of Islamic craftsmanship.

 

 

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