The Hadassah and Daniel Khalili Memorial Lecture on Islamic Art and Culture explores the far-reaching impact of Islamic carpets beyond their artistic value.
In this illustrated talk, Walter Denny examines how these textiles, highly sought after since the 14th century, travelled across Central Asia, Japan, Europe, and North America. More than just decorative objects, Islamic carpets carried deep political and social significance, shaping European art and culture for over five centuries.
Walter Denny, Professor Emeritus of Art History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is a leading expert on Ottoman Turkish art and Islamic textiles.
