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== Permanent collection == == Permanent collection ==
The permanent exhibition at al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art features several collections, including: the Arab-Islamic Art Collection, the Manuscripts Collection, the King Faisal Memorial Collection, the Coins and Currencies Collection, the Fine Arts Collections, and the center's History Collection.<ref name=":45">{{Cite web |date=2024-09-30 |title=Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art |url=https://saudipedia.com/en/article/2489/culture/museums/al-faisal-museum-for-arab-islamic-art |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Saudipedia |language=en}}</ref> The permanent exhibition at the al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art includes a range of collections, such as the Arab-Islamic Art Collection, the Manuscripts Collection, the King Faisal Memorial Collection, the Coins and Currencies Collection, the Fine Arts Collection, and the History Collection of the center.<ref name=":45">{{Cite web |date=2024-09-30 |title=Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art |url=https://saudipedia.com/en/article/2489/culture/museums/al-faisal-museum-for-arab-islamic-art |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Saudipedia |language=en}}</ref>


Arab-Islamic Art Collection comprises over five hundred artifacts from across the world, representing the Islamic civilization era from the seventh century until the modern era. The collection includes: writing utensils, weapons, ceramics, medical instruments, metalwork, wooden sculptures, coins, and textiles. The museum showcases pieces from this collection in the First Exhibition Hall (the permanent exhibition) under the title 'The Narrative of Arab-Islamic Civilization'.<ref name=":45" /> The Arab-Islamic Art Collection consists of more than five hundred artifacts from various regions, representing the Islamic civilization from the seventh century to the modern era. This collection includes writing instruments, weapons, ceramics, medical tools, metalwork, wooden sculptures, coins, and textiles. Items from this collection are displayed in the First Exhibition Hall (the permanent exhibition) under the title ''The Narrative of Arab-Islamic Civilization''..<ref name=":45" />


The King Faisal Center Library possesses an exclusive collection of about 28,500 original manuscripts and over 140,000 digital images of manuscripts and microfiche or microfilm copies. Among these are 15,000 microfiche copies acquired from the ] in 1999 and approximately eight thousand manuscripts on microfilm from the ], obtained through ] in 1989.<ref name=":45" /> The King Faisal Center Library holds a unique collection of approximately 28,500 original manuscripts, along with over 140,000 digital images of manuscripts and microfiche or microfilm copies. This includes 15,000 microfiche copies acquired from the ] in 1999 and around 8,000 manuscripts on microfilm from the ], obtained through ] in 1989.<ref name=":45" />


King Faisal Memorial Collection comprises about six hundred pieces from the personal possessions of ]. The pieces range from medals, clothing, and armors to documents, furniture, and weapons. Coins and Currencies Collection showcases coins and banknotes that belonged to ], the wife of ].<ref name=":45" /> The Fine Arts Collection comprises approximately six hundred works of fine arts, such as paintings and photographs. The King Faisal Memorial Collection includes approximately six hundred items from the personal belongings of ]. These items encompass medals, clothing, armor, documents, furniture, and weapons. The Coins and Currencies Collection features coins and banknotes that once belonged to ], the wife of ].<ref name=":45" /> The Fine Arts Collection comprises approximately six hundred works of fine arts, such as paintings and photographs.


== References == == References ==

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Art museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art
متحف الفيصل للفن العربي الإسلامي
EstablishedJune 1, 2017 (2017-06-01)
LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates24°41′29″N 46°41′06″E / 24.69146°N 46.68491°E / 24.69146; 46.68491
TypeArt museum
OwnerKing Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies
WebsiteAl-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art

Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art (Arabic: متحف الفيصل للفن العربي الإسلامي) is an art museum in the al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located next to the Al Faisaliah Tower in the building of King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies. Opened in 2017, it features rare collection of Islamic art from early, medieval and contemporary periods and historic Qur'an manuscripts. It also contains artifacts belonging to King Faisal bin Abdulaziz and his wife Iffat Al Thunayan.

The museum is tasked with managing collections, providing research and studies, binding and restoration of manuscripts, and organizing exhibitions and events.

History

The museum was opened in June 2017 and was inaugurated by Prince Faisal bin Bandar, the governor of Riyadh. On the day of its opening, the museum held the "Masahif Al-Amsar" Exhibition, showcasing collection of rare Qur'an manuscripts.

In February 2019, Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah inaugurated the "Wahj: Adornment of the Page" exhibition, which lasted till January 2021. The exhibition showcased 60 items of the different types of decorated manuscripts preserved by the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.

In February 2022, the First Exhibition Hall was reopened after renovation and the museum held an exhibition titled "Asfār: Treasures of King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies" where 36 out of 28500 historical manuscripts of Qur'an where selected to be displayed. In November 2022, it displayed two rare printed works from its collection, replacing two displayed printed works on Asfar Exhibition “The Bible” (King James Version of the Bible) and “The Holy Bible” (The first edition in Arabic with the four Gospels).

Permanent collection

The permanent exhibition at the al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art includes a range of collections, such as the Arab-Islamic Art Collection, the Manuscripts Collection, the King Faisal Memorial Collection, the Coins and Currencies Collection, the Fine Arts Collection, and the History Collection of the center.

The Arab-Islamic Art Collection consists of more than five hundred artifacts from various regions, representing the Islamic civilization from the seventh century to the modern era. This collection includes writing instruments, weapons, ceramics, medical tools, metalwork, wooden sculptures, coins, and textiles. Items from this collection are displayed in the First Exhibition Hall (the permanent exhibition) under the title The Narrative of Arab-Islamic Civilization..

The King Faisal Center Library holds a unique collection of approximately 28,500 original manuscripts, along with over 140,000 digital images of manuscripts and microfiche or microfilm copies. This includes 15,000 microfiche copies acquired from the British Library in 1999 and around 8,000 manuscripts on microfilm from the National French Library, obtained through UNESCO in 1989.

The King Faisal Memorial Collection includes approximately six hundred items from the personal belongings of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz. These items encompass medals, clothing, armor, documents, furniture, and weapons. The Coins and Currencies Collection features coins and banknotes that once belonged to Iffat Al Thunayan, the wife of King Faisal. The Fine Arts Collection comprises approximately six hundred works of fine arts, such as paintings and photographs.

References

  1. "متحف الفيصل للفن العربي الإسلامي يفتح أبوابه أمام الزائرين من جديد" [Al Faisal Museum of Arab and Islamic Art reopens its doors to visitors]. Al-Eqtisadiah Newspaper (in Arabic). 2017-07-11. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  2. "متحف الفيصل للفن العربي الإسلامي يؤصل للحضارة العربية بـ 36 مخطوطا" [Al Faisal Museum of Arab and Islamic Art establishes Arab civilization with 36 manuscripts]. Oman Daily (in Arabic). 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  3. Sheikh Moussa, Lynn. "Beautiful Islamic Art & Where to Find It". listmag. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  4. "New Arab Islamic art Museum inaugurated in Saudi Arabia". EgyptToday. 2017-06-03. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  5. "متحف الفيصل يفتح ذراعيه لمحبي الفن العربي الإسلامي في الرياض" [Al Faisal Museum opens its arms to lovers of Arab and Islamic art in Riyadh]. almowaten (in Arabic). 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
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  8. "وزير الثقافة يفتتح معرض "وهج" في متحف الفيصل للفن العربي الإسلامي" [Minister of Culture inaugurates “Glow” exhibition at Al-Faisal Museum of Arab and Islamic Art]. Al-Eqtisadiah Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
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  10. "متحف الفيصل .. عرض مقتنيات نادرة وفريدة في "أسفار"" [Al Faisal Museum .. Displaying rare and unique collectibles in "Asfar"]. Al-Eqtisadiah Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  11. Khashogji, Zaid (2022-03-01). "Al-Faisal Museum for Arab-Islamic Art reopens in Riyadh with exhibition of rare manuscripts". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
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