Afghanistan’s Art Is Ancient
Joshua Foust on Apr 22 2008 at 8:53 pm | Filed under: Around the Web
The home of the world’s oldest oil paintings is coming soon to the National Gallery of Art. “Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul” is a collection of artifacts and beautiful art pieces hidden in vaults at the National Museum in Kabul. These priceless treasures survived nearly half a decade of relentless Taliban depredations which resulted in the destruction of those enormous Buddha statues, among other, smaller works.
If you’re in the DC area, I envy you. I highly recommend a visit.
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