Exhibition date: 18th December 2009 - 14th February 2010

Venue: Muzium Negara

 

The Islamic World has contributed towards various aspects of human civilization such as medicine, architecture, literature, astronomy and others, including the arts. As a result of Islamic expansion around the world, the assimilation between the local culture, which is built on command and obedience to the Maker has colored one of the creative cultural fields including artifacts.

 

In conjunction with this year’s Capital of Islamic Culture programme, in which Kuala Lumpur has been selected as the host city by the Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO), the Department of Museums Malaysia has taken the opportunity to hold this special exhibition called: “The Beauty of Islamic Collections” to be held at the National Museum, which will showcase the uniqueness of art and creativity based on Islamic values.

 

As many as 70 unique collections of Malaysian antique and contemporary artifacts, which are currently kept throughout the country, are displayed. This exhibition shows the uniqueness of art artifacts in the fields of architecture, music, ceramics, domestic tools, religion, engravings, weaponry and history. This valuable collection, by virtue of its selection, best represents this country and her relationship with other Islamic communities from around the world. The uniqueness of these art creations, which are founded on faith, reflects the positive attitude that is demanded by Islam such as harmony, bravery, gentleness, courtesy, truth and order, qada’ and qadar (providence), happiness, morals and others.