With architecture by I. M. Pei, interior design by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, and one of the world’s finest collections, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha showcases the artistic achievements of the Muslim world in a dazzling way. This book, published to celebrate MIA’s opening in 2010, features stunning photography of the building and interiors, in addition to a selection of 30 of the museum’s most important treasures, including metalwork, miniatures, carpets, calligraphy and ceramics. Text by Philip Jodidio explores the architectural significance of the structure, while interviews with Pei and Wilmotte reveal how they paid homage to the local culture when adding this modern twist on tradition to Doha’s skyline.
Language English/Arabic
Publication date 2008
ISBN
English Edition 978-3791-361-52-9
Arabic Edition 978-3791-361-52-9
