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Discover what makes Islamic Art at the Met and the Louvre seem "Foreign Yet Familiar."

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Explore the splendor of Islamic art at The Met and The Louvre in Great Museums Television’s "The Art of Islam at The Met and The Louvre: Foreign Yet Familiar." Narrated by Philippe de Montebello, Director Emeritus of The Met, the one-hour special showcases extraordinary Islamic masterpieces, highlighting connections between Western and Islamic traditions in art, science, and literature.