Wonders of Creation explores intersections of art and science in Islamic culture from the 7th century to the present day. The exhibition begins with an introduction and impact of the richly illustrated book, The Wonders of Creation and Rarities of Existence written by scholar Zakariyya al-Qazwini. The text contains anecdotes about the wondrous qualities of the natural world and its inhabitants.
Using wonder as the vehicle, Wonders of Creation will illuminate the extraordinary global impact of science and artistic production from the Islamic world. Over 100 works, consisting of illustrated manuscripts, paintings, maps, scientific instruments, magic bowls, architectural elements, and contemporary art that features Monir Farmanfarmaian’s Muqarnas One, 2012, will evoke sentiments of wonder through a visual journey.
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