Based on an international symposium of the same title organized by the Islamic Environmental Design Research Centre (IEDRC) and the University of Rome, La Sapienza, Deportimento di Rappresentazione and held at Rome in June 1995 at the Egyptian Academy. This issue of the Journal of the IEDRC was sponsored by Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah.
Books & Catalogs EN
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Outside the Flock: An investigation of Dissident Islamic Feminism and the Temptations of Freedom
The writer discusses several themes in feminism, including dissidence and the temptations of freedom, representing the face of globalized Islam, in addition to women’s freedom and rights.
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The Edge of war : Kuwait’s underground Resistance (Khafji 1990-1991)
This book tells the little-known story of the brave men and women who joined the resistance and fought against the overwhelming might of the Iraqi military. Often relying on being savvy rather than strength, Kuwait’s resistance made a measurable difference in the battle for liberation. This is their story.
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The Kuwait Excavations at Bahnasā/ Oxyrhynchus (1985-87): FINAL REPORT
Final Report of the archaeological exploration and excavations of the Islamic strata at the site of Bahnasa/Oxyrhyn- chus, a 5,000 year-old city 200 km south of Cairo, Egypt. These excavations were funded by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) and Dar al-Athar al-Isalmiyyah.
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Essays, Arguments & Interviews on Modern Architecture Kuwait
A follow-up to Modern Architecture in Kuwait 1949-1989, this publication presents the essence of the debate in through carefully selected essays, arguments, interviews conducted by the editors between 2012 – 2016 and other supporting evidence.
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Modern Architecture Kuwait 1949-1989
From the late 1940s to the late 1980 Kuwait experienced an extraordinary social and civic transformation, deeply reflected in its urban environment. The complete demolition of the Old City center and the comprehensive redesign of the urban form, together with the creation of the new neighbourhoods units, catalyses the attention of the major international designers working in synergy with local firms and authorities and leaving on the ground important examples of late Modern Architecture.
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30+Years Collecting Memories
What the Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah has accomplished in 30+ Years is almost overwhelming. In each of the thirty years from 1983 to 2012, the DAI has increased its reach as a cultural institution in Kuwait and abroad. The history of these years are told through Memories of people close to DAI along with numerous photographs of historic events, collection objects, visiting scholars, musical evenings, publication covers & posters.
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ART IN EXILE: a Kuwaiti Experience
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ART IN EXILE: a Kuwaiti Experience
This is the story of the “Islamic Art & Patronage” exhibition, which travelled from its opening at The State Hermitage Museum during the invasion of Kuwait until its return 12 years later, as told through news clippings & images. “When one looks at life through the eyes of a thousand-year old bead, one does not seen the days or the months, but the decades and centuries. The challenges that these artifacts have overcome, and the triumph of such achievements, will surely help protect all art collections from the degradations of war.” (HAS)
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30+Years Collecting Memories
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TOMBSTONES in Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait
This 1989 study of Islamic tombstones held in The al-Sabah Collection provides extensive information about the documentative nature of such pieces. The book also looks at the historic significance, intrinsic beauty and the craftsmanship involved in creating each tombstone.
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Water Jug Filters at Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah
A study of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah collection of Water Jug Filters and seals that were used to cool drinking water in the summer in Egypt and other eastern provinces. This study is divided in two parts. The first part accentuates the importance of the city of Fustat, and the second discusses the window collection at DAI.
