In conjunction with Beauty and Belief: Crossing Bridges with the Arts of Islamic Culture, the museum will host
Hewaar Dialogue: Meaning and Presentation in the Arts of Islamic Culture conference March 15 -16. The conference will examine ways of looking at Islamic art―both within art historical and cultural contexts―with papers exploring a wide range of media including painting, calligraphy, and textiles. The conference will also address the cross-cultural dialogue in Islamic art and the ways in which diverse influences have informed Muslim culture. The conference will end with a panel discussion that will raise pertinent questions and timely issues related to the presentation and meaning of the arts of Islamic culture.
Date: March 15 -16
Location: Museum Auditorium on the Second (lower) Level
Thursday, March 15 |
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| Session I: Meaning and Presentation | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. |
| Session II: Beyond Boundaries | 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
| Simon Shaheen Concert (at the BYU Harris Fine Arts Center) | 7:30 p.m. |
Friday, March 16 |
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| Tour of the Exhibition by Dr. Sabiha Al Khemir | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
| Panel Discussion: Open Exchange | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
| Light Reception | 11:30 a.m. |
Hewaar Dialogue event page Conference Program MOA Events Page