Qatar: Our Home

Assouline's coffee table book "Qatar: Our Home" is a must-have for lovers of Qatar and the Middle East. The beautiful silk hardcover travel book, tucked into a silk slipcase features breathtaking photography of the Gulf state.

At the heart of the Middle East, Qatar is emerging as a beacon of modernity and cultural richness. Driven by a commitment to rapid development and diversity, the country has achieved global prosperity. Doha, the capital, is an open-air architectural wonder with masterpieces such as the Museum of Islamic Art by I. M. Pei and the National Museum of Qatar by Jean Nouvel. These architectural marvels have spawned a thriving art scene with works by famous artists such as Damien Hirst and Richard Serra.

Despite rapid modernization, Qatari culture remains deeply rooted in tradition, as evidenced by the juxtaposition of towering skyscrapers in West Bay and the centuries-old Souq Waqif, where local spices and traditional clothing are displayed. This contrast extends to the gulf, where wooden cargo ships called dhows contrast with the timeless spectacle of camel racing in the desert and the age-old tradition of falconry.

Specifications
Title: Qatar: Our Home
Author: Jason Schmidt
Publisher: Assouline
Size: 250 x 330 x 40 mm
Size: 232 pages
Weight: 3.8 Kg
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781649803344

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