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The Making of The Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World


  • British Museum
  • by The British Museum
This highly illustrated publication details the concepts, construction and design of the new Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World at the British Museum. It outlines not only the history of the extremely rich and varied collection of Islamic material culture at the British Museum, but also the challenges of building and designing a new gallery for the 21st century within a historic building.

ISBN 9780714111919 | E | HB
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Publisher British Museum
ISBN 9780714111919
Author(s) The British Museum
Publication date January 2019
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 281 x 253 mm
Illustrations 150 col. & bw ill.
Pages 192
Language(s) Eng. ed.
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This highly illustrated publication details the concepts, construction and design of the new Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World at the British Museum. It outlines not only the history of the extremely rich and varied collection of Islamic material culture at the British Museum, but also the challenges of building and designing a new gallery for the 21st century within a historic building. This book highlights not only the work done by British Museum staff, but also details the partnerships with the architects Stanton Williams, the Prince's School of Traditional Arts and the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. The result is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated insight into a remarkable new gallery and the British Museum's unparalleled collection of Islamic material culture.

The Making of The Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World

The Making of The Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World

€59.50