Islamic Art Exhibition !

[YM Sisters - New York]

Asalamu Alaikum waRahmatullahi waBarakatu

Exhibition:
Traces of the Calligrapher: Islamic Calligraphy in Practice, c. 1600–1900 and Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur'an

Dates: Time:	October 7th - February 8th Tuesday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, with extended evening hours Fridays until 9:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and major holidays.
Location:	New York Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue, New York
Cost:	$10; $7 for seniors and $5 for students with ID; free for members and persons under 16. Admission is FREE TO ALL on Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Phone:	212-517-ASIA
Web:	http://www.asiasociety.org/islamiccalligraphy/

These exhibitions present examples of Islamic calligraphy, such as practice exercises, manuscripts, and folios from the Qur'an, along with the tools used to create these masterful works. The approximately 160 objects on view explore the social prestige associated with this elegant, esteemed art form. Organized by Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Harvard University Art Museums. Curated by Mary McWilliams, Norma Jean Calderwood Curator of Islamic and Later Indian Art at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum; and David J. Roxburgh, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Professor of Islamic Art History at Harvard University.

http://www.asiasociety.org/islamiccalligraphy/


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