Met’s new Islamic wing: explore 360° panoramas!

The New York Times

Take an interactive tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new Islamic wing. Explore 360° panoramas of the Moroccan Court and the Damascus Room. Zoom in on The Emperor’s Carpet. What are your favorite pieces from this interactive tour? Anything capture your interest?

At the Metropolitan Museum, a New Wing, a New Vista

www.nytimes.com

On Nov. 1, after eight years of renovations, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will open its new Islamic wing.

Islamic Chinoiserie?

In a surprise, unscheduled lecture, Dr. Yuka Kadoi gave a talk on the interaction between Iran and China during the Moghul period in the 13th c. at the Dar al Athar al Islamiyah on the 12th of January 2011.  I am sorry that I missed this lecture since it is a topic in my top ten areas of interest!

For more on the lecture:  Yuka Kadoi- China/Iran interaction...

and here:  "Islamic Chinoiserie"