National Museum of Qatar

National Museum of Qatar Book

Philip Jodidio

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Written by Philip Jodidio, the National Museum of Qatar book is published to mark the first anniversary of the opening of the National Museum of Qatar. It explores and encapsulates the vision of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums and outlines the symbolic significance of the museum for the nation. It also features the remarkable architecture of French designer Jean Nouvel and the meticulously restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani.

Language English/Arabic
Publication date 2020
ISBN 9780500022764

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Open double page book displaying full photography of the exterior of the National Museum of Qatar

Dramatic full-page photography is featured throughout the new National Museum of Qatar. Photo: Khalid Abdulrahim, © Qatar Museums 2020

Open double page book displaying an interior section of the National Museum of Qatar with supporting informational text

The National Museum of Qatar book reveals what to expect at the museum. Photo: Khalid Abdulrahim, © Qatar Museums 2020

Open double page book displaying monochromatic photographs with supporting informational text

Architectural photographs illustrate the essence of the restored palace. Photo: Khalid Abdulrahim, © Qatar Museums 2020

Open page book displaying a close up shot of the National Museum of Qatar exterior geometric patterns

Elegantly designed, the National Museum of Qatar book is a work of art in its own right. Photo: Khalid Abdulrahim, © Qatar Museums 2020

Open page book displaying a close up shot of the National Museum of Qatar interior entrance

A page from the National Museum of Qatar book depicting the interior entrance of the museum. Photo: Khalid Abdulrahim, © Qatar Museums 2020