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Treasured Ornament

10 Centuries of Islamic Art
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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.

Acknowledgements

The Pittsburgh presentation is a collaborative institutional effort led by Dawn Brean, chief curator and director of collections along with Lauryn Smith, assistant curator; Morgan Lawrence, manager of collections and exhibitions; Bella Hanley, collections and exhibitions assistant; and Christina Cichra, collections technician.

The exhibition was curated by Christopher Hatten and based on research published in the accompanying catalogue written by Walter B. Denny, Distinguished Professor of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Sue D'Auria, former associate curator at the Huntington Museum of Art. Glenna Barlow, Curator of Education at the Columbia Museum of Art in South Carolina, generously shared the interpretive plan, didactics, and labels from CMA's 2023 presentation of the exhibition.

The Frick is grateful to Sahar S. Hosseini, PhD, Assistant Professor of the History of Art and Architecture and Yasmine Flodin-Ali, PhD, Assistant Professor of Modern Islam and Race in the Department of Religious Studies, both at the University of Pittsburgh, for reviewing and refining the exhibition texts for the Frick Pittsburgh's display.

Thank you to the talented team of art handlers who installed the exhibition: Scott Hunter, Duncan MacDiarmid, Kate Pirilla, and Briget Shield. Additional thanks to EngineHouse, Markantone Painting, and graphic designer Jennie Denton for helping to transform the galleries.

Program Information

Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art

Dates: August 17, 2024 - October 20, 2024
Location: Frick Art Museum
Admission:

Experience Treasured Ornament from August 17 through October 20, 2024. Tickets are not timed. You may enter the exhibition at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the day of your ticket.

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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.

Gallery

Browse through a selection of  pieces on display in Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art.

(Header) Iran, Tile, 14th century, underglaze-painted fritware. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Tourma. Huntington Museum of Art (West Virginia).

Egypt or Syria, <em>Bowl</em>, 19th century, brass with silver and copper inlay. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Egypt or Syria, Bowl, 19th century, brass with silver and copper inlay. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Iran, Qajar, <em>Covered Vessel</em>, c. 1860, brass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Qajar, Covered Vessel, c. 1860, brass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, <em>Vessel</em>, 11th -12th century, glass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Vessel, 11th -12th century, glass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Filippo Bartolini, <em>Preparing for Prayer</em>, c. 1875, watercolor on paper. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Filippo Bartolini, Preparing for Prayer, c. 1875, watercolor on paper. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, <em>Celestial Globe</em>, 19th century, brass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Celestial Globe, 19th century, brass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Syria, <em>Tile</em>, 17th century, underglaze-painted fritware. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Syria, Tile, 17th century, underglaze-painted fritware. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Tabriz, Iran, <em>Rug</em>, late 19th century, silk. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Tabriz, Iran, Rug, late 19th century, silk. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Iran, Qajar, <em>Huqqa Base</em>, 19th century, copper and painted enamel. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Qajar, Huqqa Base, 19th century, copper and painted enamel. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Qajar, <em>Helmet</em>, 1850-1900, steel damascened with gold and silver. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Iran, Qajar, Helmet, 1850-1900, steel damascened with gold and silver. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
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