Islamic Art at the Louvre - The Outstretched Hand

Overview

An exclusive tour of the new Department of Islamic Art at the Louvre. A fascinating journey to the heart of a culture that has constantly transcended borders. Some 18,000 pieces, more than a thousand years of history spanning a territory from Spain to India: beads, ceramic tiles, architectural elements, carpets, furniture, and a Mamluk porch. How to present this exceptional collection, a testament to a rich and complex civilization that spoke not only Arabic, but also Turkish, Farsi, and Hindi? A few months before its opening to the public on September 22, 2012, Richard Copans followed the creation of the Louvre's new, eighth department dedicated to Islamic art.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 16, 2012

Original language

French

Production

CNC,ARTE,Les Films d'ici,SBS,Les Films d'Ici

Director

Richard Copans

Writer

Richard Copans

Cinematography

Richard Copans

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt11874826