Islamic Golden Age
tv show
24 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired May 31, 2020
Overview
It is nearly impossible to overstate the power and importance of the crucial 500-year history of the Abbasid Empire. This is your opportunity to get to know the story and the accomplishments of this great period in human civilization. With acclaimed lecturer Eamonn Gearon, get brilliant insights into an era too often overlooked.
Calligraphy, Carpets, and the Arabic Arts
Season 1 - Episode 22 - 1h 32m
Air Date
May 31, 2020
Overview
We're all familiar with the geometric designs of the mythical flying carpets, but there is an astounding array of Islamic art from the period. Here is your chance to revel in the fine arts of the Islamic Golden Age, which in addition to geometric patterns, included stunning calligraphy, plant or vegetal designs, and figurative representations.