WASHINGTON — The “From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art offers, for the first time in the United States, a view of 26 exceptional works from the renowned collections of the Musée du Louvre in Paris. Spanning more than 1,200 years of artistic achievement, from the 7th through the 19th centuries, this collection of intricate metalwork, exquisite ceramics, monumental portraits, and remarkable sculptures offers a look at pieces that tell a story of extraordinary craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural exchange. The collection represents an expansive geographic landscape stretching from Spain to India, offering a fascinating glimpse into the richness and diversity of the Islamic world.
