through 09 jan 2011
In 1910, the exhibition "masterpieces of muhammadan art" was held on the Theresienhöhe in Munich. with almost 3,600 exhibits, it was the largest display of art from the islamic cultural sphere ever shown, even to this day. it gave the western observer a comprehensive historical view of the arts in countries influenced by islam. it also paved the way for deeper, scientific research. objects that were thought of as quaintly folkloric or as being applied arts were suddenly elevated to the rank of "masterpieces". seen from our standpoint, the exhibition of 1910 undoubtedly represents a turning point: it replaced the conventional and dominant idea of orientalism and exotic fantasy and led to an objective consideration of the visual culture of the islamic world.
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