Islamic Art: A Journey of Splendor
National Museum of Korea,Seoul,Korea
Islamic Art: A Journey of Splendor highlights how Islamic art evolved through cultural exchange, craftsmanship and innovation—featuring 85 objects including manuscripts, ceramics, textiles, metalwork and decorative arts from regions spanning the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Drawn from the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha, Qatar, the exhibition aims to introduce Korean audiences to the richness of Islamic civilization across 1,400 years—tracing the artistic achievements while emphasizing recurring themes such as geometry, calligraphy, spirituality and cross-cultural connection.
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