The Lourve, the world's leading art museum at France showcasing Mona Lisa and The Goddess of Nike opens new wing dedicated to the art of Islamic civilization on 22 September. The new wing has a corrugated roof-like flying mat is built to showcase a collection of Islamic art for The Lourve is saved from being viewed by visitors. In the space of 2800 square meters and costing USD 126 million, the bulk of the 15,000 Islamic art collection displayed the Lourve will be displayed. The Lourve had begun collecting Islamic art since 1793 and it consists of metal art, murals, stone building, art glass, armor and even manuscripts. The opening of this permanent wing is to show the world that Islam is a religion of civilized and not much different from western civilization. In the frenzy of the Islamic world displays an uncivilized nations, opening wing hopes to open the eyes to Islamic art is often forgotten.
Source Fubiz
