A Seat at the Table: Food and Feasting in the Islamic World
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This beautiful book brings to life a fascinating dimension of the art and history of the Islamic world: its culinary and dining traditions. Through a vibrant selection of essays and an inspiring array of artefacts drawn from the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), A Seat at the Table takes readers on a sensory journey into the historical and cultural significance of food, feasting and hospitality from the early days of Islam to the present day. Published to accompany the exhibition at the Museum of Islamic Art, 20 May–8 November 2025.
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Description / A Seat at the Table: Food and Feasting in the Islamic World
This beautiful book brings to life a fascinating dimension of the art and history of the Islamic world: its culinary and dining traditions. Through a vibrant selection of essays and an inspiring array of artefacts drawn from the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), A Seat at the Table takes readers on a sensory journey into the historical and cultural significance of food, feasting and hospitality from the early days of Islam to the present day. Published to accompany the exhibition at the Museum of Islamic Art, 20 May–8 November 2025.
Publisher: Qatar Museums/Silvana Editoriale, 2025
Language: English
ISBN: 9789927184024
Pages: 160
Dimensions: 24 x 18 cm
Binding: Softcover