Arts of the Book: Illustrated Texts, Miniatures

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An Ottoman Official
Geography: Turkey
Period: Ottoman, circa 1650 CE
Dynasty: Ottoman

Portrait Of Sultan Selim Ii
Geography: Turkey
Period: Ottoman, circa 1570 CE
Dynasty: Ottoman

Portrait Of Sultam Selim Iii
Geography: Turkey
Period: Ottoman, circa 1805 CE
Dynasty: Ottoman

Manuscript Of The Dala'Il Al-Khayrat (the Ways Of Edification) Of Al-Jazuli
Geography: Turkey
Period: Ottoman, dated Muharram 1233 H/November 1818 CE
Dynasty: Ottoman

Young Hunter With A Falcon
Geography: Turkey
Period: Ottoman, 16th century CE
Dynasty: Ottoman

A Musical Gathering
Geography: Turkey
Period: Ottoman, 18th century CE
Dynasty: Ottoman

The Ottoman Army Marching On The City Of Tunis In 1569 Ce
Geography: Turkey
Period: Ottoman, dated Dhu�l Hijja 988 H/12 January 1581 CE
Dynasty: Ottoman

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Courtyard
The abstract notion of light and the light of human creativity and openness were all sources of inspiration for the design of the Aga Khan Museum by the renowned Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki.
Courtyard
The Aga Khan Museum�s architectural elements reflect its educational and cultural mission - to provide visitors with an understanding of the artistic, intellectual, scientific and religious heritage of communities, both Muslim and non-Muslim, which permeated the lands of Islam.
Galleries
A large permanent exhibition space will house art and artefacts acquired by His Highness the Aga Khan and his family and donated to the Museum.
Galleries
Up to 200 pieces from the Museum�s collection will be showcased in the permanent gallery that will combine state of the art display systems with innovative approaches to design and interpretation.
GalleriesMajor temporary exhibitions concerning the Islamic world will be presented in historic, geographic or thematic terms. These exhibitions will draw upon private collections and institutional holdings from all parts of the world.
Formal gardens five ponds
The Museum will share the site with the Ismaili Centre, designed by Charles Correa, and will be surrounded by a ten-hectare landscaped park, designed by Vladimir Djurovic. Together they will constitute important landmarks and green space for the city of Toronto.

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