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6th October 2007, 10:45 AM
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Location: France
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FURÛSIYYA - Art of the Islamic knights -
A very interesting exhibition to see at l'Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris.
- Furûsiyya - Chevaliers en Pays d'Islam. http://www.imarabe.org/temp/expo/furusiyya.html Virtual gallery http://www.imarabe.org/temp/expo/fur...iyya_oe01.html A lot of extraordinary weapons : swords, sabers, daggers, knive, shields, axes, maces, clubs...helmets, armours, horse's armours... From a private Saoudi collector. Wikipedia :... Mamluks were to follow the dictates of furusiyya, a code of conduct that included values like courage and generosity but also doctrine of cavalry tactics, horsemanship, archery and treatment of wounds... A special magazine not expensive: http://boutique.connaissancedesarts....fm?ref=HS331-0 A very big book with a lot of illustration, high quality, expensive but TOP . http://www.artbooks.com/titles/053/Item53272.htm I have not buy it because it is not my center of interest but if you're interested in Islamic sword...it is a must. I join some pages from a little paper they give at the museum, and pictures of some really nice pieces. If you're in Paris until the october 21, do not hesitate ! Luc |
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