15 - 21 Sep 2016
The British Museum
Great Russell Street
Great Russell Street
WC1B 3DG
ISLAMIC ART IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM:
A special tour of the Museum's Gallery of the Islamic World for Caabu members with expert, Carolyn Perry
Caabu is arranging a unique bespoke tour of the British Museum's Gallery of the Islamic World for Caabu members with expert, Carolyn Perry
This tour is available for £10 for Caabu members and £15 for non-members. It is on a first come, first served basis, as spaces are limited. You can pay via PayPal, cheque or by bank transfer.
When: Saturday, 28 March, 12:30-1:30pm
Where: British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG.
Cost:£10 for Caabu members, £15 for non-members.
If you would be interested in coming on the tour of the British Museum's Gallery of the Islamic World, please contact Joseph Willits (willitsj@caabu.org).
About the tour:
The tour will take place in the John Addis Gallery 'The Islamic World' which displays material from the 7th century AD to present. The objects displayed in the gallery were manufactured and used by peoples living in lands where the dominant religion at the time was or is Islam. Following an introduction focusing on how some of the objects relate to the Islamic faith, we will take a look at some of the highlights of the gallery, taking a geographical and chronological tour of the history and art of the Islamic lands.
About Carolyn:
Carolyn is the Director of the MBI Al Jaber Foundation, a UK based charity which aims to promote better understanding between the peoples of the Middle East and the wider world through activities in the areas of education, cultural dialogue and good governance. Previously she was Arab World Education Officer at the British Museum and was also Manager of the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL.
Formerly a lecturer in the Department of Mediterranean Studies at Queen Mary University of London, Carolyn is now a regular speaker at the British Museum and elsewhere on Islamic Art and Architecture and Ancient Mediterranean history and mythology. In addition Carolyn accompanies tours as a guest lecturer - she led one of the first British tours to Saudi Arabia, and has also taken tours to Iran and Syria. She is the Chair of the British Foundation for the Study of Arabia, a charity which promotes research relating to the history, archaeology and anthropology of the Arabian Peninsula.
Carolyn Tweets at @CarolynPPerry.
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If you are interested in coming on this tour, please contact Joseph Willits (willitsj@caabu.org)