Treasures of Islamic Art: Damascus Room | كنوز الفن الإسلامي: الغرفة الدمشقية


With its regal decorations, intricately detailed designs of mirror and wood, along with carved poetry around the ceiling edges, the Damascus Room is an immersive depiction of a residential reception room in Damascus of the late Ottoman period.

Presented by Dr Julia Gonnella, Director at the Museum of Islamic Art, discover the many features of the Damascus room and its integral role as an emblem of economic prosperity and trade during the Ottoman period.

Video produced by Aimen Jan, Digital Producer at Qatar Museums.

© Qatar Museums 2023

تمثل الغرفة الدمشقية بزخارفها الملكية وتصاميمها دقيقة التفصيل من المرايا والخشب، وأبيات الشعر المحفورة على حواف السقف، تصويرًا آسرًا لما كانت عليه غرف الاستقبال السكنية في دمشق في أواخر العهد العثماني.
اكتشفوا السمات العديدة للغرفة الدمشقية، ودورها المحوري كرمز للازدهار الاقتصادي والتجارة خلال الفترة العثمانية، تقدمها لكم الدكتورة جوليا غونيلا، مدير متحف الفن الإسلامي.

فيديو من إنتاج إيمان جان، المنتج الرقمي في متاحف قطر.

© متاحف قطر 2023
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