ROIS DU MONDE. Art et pouvoir royal à travers les chefs-d'oeuvre de la collection Al Thani. Arts graphiques dreams and adventures

dreams and adventures

A synthesis of a lifetime of research

there is still room for a wide range of possibilities taking into account the definition of urban living

Twenty-three places of worship

ROIS DU MONDE. Art et pouvoir royal à travers les chefs-d'oeuvre de la collection Al Thani. Arts graphiques dreams and adventuresSince ancient times, the royal function has been systematically associated with a rich symbolic repertoire. The representation of the king constitutes a power issue, and testifies to the ways of thinking and ambitions of an entire society. The diffusion of a certain image of royalty that of its prestige is inseparable from a demonstration of splendor. Thus, the accumulation of sculptures, pieces of goldsmithery, paintings, weapons, and even jewelry