"Amid the splendour of the Arab Hall at Leighton House in West London, two Christie’s specialists discuss a 14th-century Mamluk brass basin and an exquisite ceramic imitation made in 19th-century France.
‘This is from the high point of the Islamic period in Egypt, during which some of the most impressive objects were commissioned,’ explains Islamic Art specialist Sara Plumbly, introducing a gold and silver-inlaid basin created during the Mamluk dynasty, which ruled over Egypt and Syria from 1250 to 1517.
Find out more at Christie's: http://www.christies.com/features/How-a-14th-century-basin-inspired-a-19th-century-ceramic-7731-3.aspx"
"Geometric Art has fascinated me for a long time", says artist Dearing Wang, "in many ways and in this video I wanted to demonstrate how geometric form connects the different layers of our realities and I wanted to inspire you to reflect upon the connections that are demonstrated in this video."
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Sara Plumbly, Head of Islamic & Indian Art at Christie’s London, discusses the breadth of Islamic calligraphy.
For Muslims, the Qur’an constitutes the very word of God. As Sara Plumbly, Head of Islamic & Indian Art at Christie’s London, explains, the imperative to clearly and elegantly t...
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