EXPO 2020 Dubai (Arabic edition) : On the Book of Sceneries Hardback
by TAREK ABOU EL FETOUH, Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, HOUSE
Hardback
Description
The Book of Optics, written by the Arab scholar Ibn al Haytham in 1021 AD, formed the conceptual framework of the Public Art Program of EXPO 2020 in Dubai.
Eleven renowned artists were invited to create newly commissioned, permanent artworks in public space to explore this central work of medieval science.
The publication presents the works together with numerous text contributions.
They explore the philosophical definitions of vision, cognition, and the importance of imagination in constructing a coherent picture of reality.
With over 190 countries participating, EXPO 2020 in Dubai brought together numerous cultural and artistic initiatives to build bridges between people, communities and nations.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:280 pages, 150 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Hatje Cantz
- Publication Date:16/06/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9783775750493
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:280 pages, 150 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Hatje Cantz
- Publication Date:16/06/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9783775750493