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Art of Islam (1970)

1970 · Short film · 9 min

Synopsis

Surveys centuries of Arabian art and crafts traditionally influenced by the Islamic religion, specifically by the Koran and its decorative script. Though much craft work is now produced for tourists, Egyptian wood panels, Persian rugs, and bronze and gold metalwork are preserved in the Cairo Museum

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Details

Running time
9 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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