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About the book >.>.> The exhibition highlights a selection of objects from the Khalili Collection which provides the visitor with a thorough introduction to the scope development and outstanding achievements of the arts of Islam. It is remarkable how even hundreds of years after they were made these objects still connect with the viewer and maintain their relevance. At the same time I hope the exhibition dispels a number of common misunderstandings about Islamic art and the cultures which created it. For example many people believe that the history of Islamic art somehow ‘ends’ in the early 19th century and enters a period of decline and repetition. The many extremely fine objects from the 19th (and even the early 20th) century in this exhibition clearly demonstrate that this was far from the case even in the face of great changes within society and the introduction of new technologies. I believe that a mutual understanding between faiths is of vital importance and it is my hope that my activities as a collector of Islamic art the publications which this has generated and indeed exhibitions such as this one will all contribute towards a broadening of this understanding. All truly great art has a way of transcending political and religious boundaries and the arts of Islam are no exception. There has always been a flow of ideas between East and West and throughout many periods of history it was not unusual for artists of different faiths – Jews Christians and Muslims among fa different faith from themselves (MP)