Before You Leave This Paradise

The Islamic art collection reminds us: - Beauty and function unite perfectly - Mathematics can be spiritual practice - Cultural exchange enriches all parties - Constraints inspire greatest creativity - Every civilization contributes to human heritage

As you return to the museum's other spaces, carry with you the Islamic artists' lesson: paradise isn't just a future promise but something we create through beauty, harmony, and dedication to craft.

The door of this collection, like the tradition it represents, remains open to all who seek beauty and understanding. You've just experienced one of humanity's great aesthetic achievements—art that makes daily life divine.

Next: Enter the world of European paintings, where Islamic influences merge with Classical traditions to create new visions of human experience.# Part 3: The Collections - Paintings