NYC Event: Islamic Art Documentary at the Met

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From the UPF website:

UPF is proud to present its latest documentary film, Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World. This new ninety-minute film takes audiences on an epic journey across nine countries and over 1,400 years of history. It explores themes such as the Word, Space, Ornament, Color and Water and presents the stories behind many great masterworks of Islamic Art and Architecture.

March 15, 2012
6PM
The Met Museum

Trailer: http://youtu.be/p_A74ZOSoek

RSVP to New York Premiere: http://islamicartfilmatthemet.eventbrite.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/174943015952963/

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