Discover the World Behind Kalila wa Dimna

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The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Library presents a companion exhibition to the screening of Kalila wa Dimna: The Ring-Necked Dove, taking visitors on a visual journey into the world of the story and its historical inspirations.

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The exhibition features faithful replicas of the manuscripts Kalila wa Dimna and The Wonders of Creation, together with a volume on Mughal architecture along the Yamuna River. It also showcases scale models inspired by Mughal architecture and the Indian forests that served as the visual inspiration for the film.

Through this exhibition, visitors can explore the relationship between literature, art, architecture, and nature while discovering the historical and cultural references that inspired the film.