LibGuides: Islamic Art and Architecture: What's On

MIA Library New Books

Islamic Art and Architecture by Peter Osier The Islamic world has a rich artistic tradition, with particular strengths in calligraphy, illuminated manuscripts, architecture, and the decorative arts. This reference traces the development of Islamic art and architecture from the Umayyad dynasty to the present day. Readers will learn about the art of the Fatimids, Seljuqs, Mamluks, Mongols, Ottomans, Safavids, Mughals, and more. Eye-catching photos of gorgeous mosques, delicate manuscript paintings, and colorful ceramics give readers glimpses of the works being discussed. A great resource both for those interested in art history and those hoping to learn more about the long, rich history of Islamic culture.
Call Number: N6260 .I822 2018
ISBN: 9781680486131
Publication Date: 2017-07-15
Curating Islamic Art Worldwide: From Malacca to Manchester This volume gives voice to cultural institutions working with collections of Islamic art and material culture globally, including many from outside Western Europe and North America.
Call Number: N6260 .C85 2020
ISBN: 9783030288792
Publication Date: Switzerland palgrave macmillan, 2020

MIA Library Calendar

We welcome you to join our monthly activities at the MIA Library:

Majlis Book Club

We meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 5 pm (Qatar Time) in the MIA Library to talk about books relating to Islamic Art.

View a selection of books for the upcoming meetings:

Silent Music by James Rumford (Illustrator) Date: March 31st, 2021 (5:00 PM) The story of Silent Music was born in the spring of 2003, as Baghdad fell and its citizens struggled to form new Iraq.
ISBN: 9781596432765
Publication Date: 2008-03-18
How to Read Islamic Calligraphy by Maryam D. Ekhtiar Date: April 28th, 2021 (5:00 PM) "For centuries, Islamic calligraphy has mesmerized viewers with its beauty, sophistication, and seemingly endless variety of styles. How to Read Islamic Calligraphy offers new perspectives on this distinctive art form, using examples from The Met's superlative collections to explore the enduring preeminence of the written word as a means of creative expression throughout the Islamic world. Combining engaging, accessible texts with stunning new photography, How to Read Islamic Calligraphy introduces readers to the major Islamic script types and explains the various contexts, whether secular or sacred, in which each one came to be used. Beauty and brilliance emerge in equal measure from works of every medium, from lavishly illuminated Qur'an manuscripts, to glassware etched with poetic verses, to ceramic tiles brushed with benedictions. The sheer breadth of objects illustrated in these pages exemplifies the ubiquity of calligraphy and provides a compelling introduction to this unique art form"--Publisher's description
Call Number: NK3636 .E44 2018 (PUBLIC READING ROOM)
ISBN: 9781588396303
Publication Date: 2018-10-16

Creators and Collectors Club

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MIA Exhibitions

SYRIA MATTER (22 NOVEMBER 2018 - 30 APRIL 2019)

This exhibition brings to life the multifaceted layers of Syria’s architectural and cultural history going as far back as the country’s early pre-Islamic past and explores its many contributions to world history.

A TRIBUTE TO SHEIKH SAOUD AL THANI (2 August 2020 – 10 April 2021)

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is paying tribute to HE Sheikh Saoud bin Mohamed bin Ali Al Thani who was so influential in the constitution of collections for Qatar Museums and the state of Qatar in general. One of the first collections Sheikh Saoud began was Islamic Art, at the request of HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He amassed pieces with the idea of creating a masterpiece collection, of high quality, unique artefacts that reflected the technical mastery of their craftsmen, as well as having a special story behind them.

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