Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art
Event information
August 17, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
The Frick Art Museum
Cost:
Members: FreeAdults: $15
Seniors 65+, Students w/ ID, Military/Veterans, Adults w/ Disabilities, Teachers, First Responders: $12
Youth 17 & under: $5
PA EBT Access card users: $1
Description:
Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art illuminates the expertly crafted and exquisitely ornate objects that anchored everyday life in Muslim civilizations in Southwest Asia, Northern Africa, and beyond, including Iran, Egypt, India, Syria, and Turkey. Featuring fine glassware, ceramics, metalwork, painting, weaving, and much more, Treasured Ornament evokes the rich history of the Islamic world, and the shared human experiences that bind us, transcending borders and boundaries.
On view August 17 - October 20, 2024
Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art is organized by the Huntington Museum of Art and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.
Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art is made possible in part by the generous support of Kirk J. Johnson and Henry W. Krakovsky, Jr.
(Header) Iran, Tile, 14th century, underglaze-painted fritware. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Tourma. Huntington Museum of Art (West Virginia).
