my friend susan is taking a class from Oxford University on Islamic art and architecture, for her final essay she needed to go and re-examine a few ceramic pieces from the collection at the
museum in doha. so Eva and i decided to tag along.
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| Eva and I |
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| Susan and Eva |
the museum houses artworks dating from the 7th to the 19th century showcasing the full scope of Islamic art. it is a magical place and allows you to better understand the religion and the people. we only made it through one floor which included manuscripts, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, tapestry, and tools. we are waiting until after Ramadan to go back to finish the rest. Susan's class paid off as she was there to help answer questions on a few pieces.
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| Easthware bowl with blue script. Iran. 9th century. |
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| Burzuy Presents 'Kalilah wa Dimnah' to King Nushirvan |
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| Illustration from a Shahnama belonging to Shah Tahmasp Attributed to Aqa Mirak |
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| Iran (Tabriz) c. 1523-1535. |
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| Qur'an Page. ca750-800. North Africa or Near East |
next is one of the most famous Qur'ans, here is a page from the Blue Qur'an. it is written in kufic script on blue vellum in gold. most of the Blue Qur'an is housed in Tunis with one page in Doha and several others in Europe and Asia, not sure if any are in the States.
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| 9th-10th century. North Africa or Southern Spain |
some extras from the collection:
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| Emerald with Rubies |
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| tile |
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| velvet tapestry |
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| Iran. 9th-10th century |
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| tile. central asia. 1380. |
there is too much to see so if you have time i suggest surfing
Museum of Islamic Art
~xoxo mo
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