Prof Sussan Babaie: Is it permissible to depict human figure in Islamic art? Precious and Rare tour

Professor Sussan Babaie, Reader in the Arts of Iran and Islam at The Courtauld, asks whether it is permissible to depict human figure in Islamic art, with reference to The Courtauld Metalwork Bag.

'Precious and Rare: Islamic Metalwork from The Courtauld’, is a touring exhibition of ten remarkable pieces of Islamic metalwork dating from the 13th to the 16th centuries. The objects include some of the finest examples of this intricate craft from modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt and Turkey. The Courtauld Metalwork bag is recognised as one of the finest pieces of Islamic inlaid metalwork in existence, and is the only surviving object of its kind.

The Courtauld Gallery’s temporary closure during a major restoration project has created the opportunity for the gallery to share these stunning and precious pieces from its collection with museums around the country.

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