Islamic Art at the V&A

Alternative title

Making of the Jameel Gallery, The Introduction to Islamic Art, An

Synopsis

Two films on Islamic art released to coincide with the opening of the Jameel Gallery at the V&A in July 2006 - the first redesign of the space in 50 years and a three year project. The V&A has one of the world’s finest collections of Islamic art from the Middle East. Among its10,000 objects are the Ardabil Carpet made in 16th-century Iran, one of the largest and finest carpets in existance, and an exquisite rock crystal ewer from 11th-century Egypt. From the summer of 2006 these treasures will be displayed in a dazzling new gallery conceived to increase awareness and appreciation of Islamic art.

The first 50-minute film, THE MAKING OF THE JAMEEL GALLERY, follows the creation and achievement of the new gallery. Beginning with the removal of the Ardabil Carpet from the old gallery display, and then travelling to the USA, Iran and Japan, the film recounts an 18-month journey, ending with the opening of the new gallery. Included also is a history of the collection, the renovation of the Gallery installation sequence, and interviews with keu curators, designers, conservators and other experts.

The other 50-minute film, AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ART, highlights the beauties and complexities of many of the greatest objects from the V&A collection. Curators and experts talk about a selection of the treasures. Each of the main forms of the arts under Islam -ceramics, textiles, metalwork and manuscripts, together with elements of architecture - are discussed and illustrated.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2006

Year of production

2006

Documentation

Making of the the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art b Tim Stanley ISBN 1 85177 485 8

Subjects

Art

Keywords

art - Islamic; Islam; museums

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

£21.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

2 x 50 minutes

Year

2006

Sponsor

Name

V&A

Distributor

Name

Illuminations

Email

louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk

Web

http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7288 8400

Address

Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF

Notes

Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.

 

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