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 •Empire of the Sultans: Ottoman Art from the Khalili Collection
May 19 - July 28, 2002

This exhibit presents more than 200 objects, including illuminated manuscripts, ceramics, treasury objects, rugs, and arms and armor from the Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, one of the largest collections of its kind in the world. Catalogue available. Related events:

Masters of Turkish Arts & Crafts
July 9 - July 14, 2002
A series of performances and presentations by some of Turkey's greatest traditional artists and craftspeople. Musicians, dancers, potters, and a calligrapher are among those participating in this special program.

Turkish Rug Seminar & Sale
Saturday, June 15, 2002, and Sunday, June 16, 2002.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Exclusive carpets and kilims from the land of the Ottomans

Free-for-All Workshop: The Great Carpet Creation, Colette Waters (Artist)
Saturday, June 22, 2002, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Colors, patterns, and textures found in works in the Museum's collection and textiles on special exhibition inspire families to create the carpet designs to remain on view through the weekend on the hillside lawn of the Park Theatre.

Ceramics of the Sultans
Wednesdays, May 22, 29, June 5 and 12
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lectures:

Sunday, May 19, 2002, 3:00 p.m.
Origin and Development of Classical Ottoman Designs, Dr. Esin Atil (former curator, Near Eastern Art, Freer Gallery)
Slide lecture.

Sunday, May 26, 2002, 3:00 p.m.
The Sultan and the Arts, Dr. Walter B. Denny (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)

Sunday, July 14, 2002, 3:00 p.m.
Turkish Folk and Decorative Arts, Dr. Henry Glassie (Indiana University)













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