Teachers' resource: Exploring plant-based design through the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art
This resource provides an introduction to a very popular and important element of Islamic art: plant-based design motifs.
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Teachers' resource: Exploring calligraphy through the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art
A resource to explore calligraphy through the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art
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Calligraphy in Islamic art
A description of the origins, development, materials and techniques and uses of calligraphy in Islamic art
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Teachers' resource: Voyage through the Islamic Middle East
This teachers' resource shows how you can use the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art at the V&A to explore Islamic art and design with your class.
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Teachers' Resource: Case study: Jameel gallery
This page features some examples of work by schools who have used the Exploring Traditional Tales resource at the Museum.
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Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Middle East

This fascinating introduction to Islamic art and culture draws on examples from the world famous collections at the V&A. The illuminating and high…
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Fri 19 October 2012–Fri 13 December 2013

TEACHERS' EVENT: Recharge your creative batteries and work with artists, designers and makers. Enjoy meeting other creative teachers, try out new techniques, develop your own creative talents and get inspiration to take back to the classroom.
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