where miniature paintings supported the text for both aesthetic and practical reasons—providing a visual aid for those who could not read. The written word itself channels one of Islamic art’s ...

From ancient poetry to vibrant mosque tiles, Iran’s art reflects a unique tension between preserving tradition and embracing ...

artists and contemporary poets from all over the world to increase awareness of the Islamic art and its aesthetics. She commented: "Al Burda International Festival will bring together the most ...

This is an introduction to NPR's Muslim Artists, Now series, which will highlight contemporary Muslim musicians, writers, painters and filmmakers, among others. When the Islamic galleries of New ...

reveals the way in which the geometric designs of Islamic art provided Cartier with the inspiration to create a ground-breaking modern aesthetic for fine jewellery at the very beginning of the ...

She is correct in her assessment of the term and current art historical discourse and while the work of Without Boundary does revise and challenge conceptions of “Islamic” aesthetic traditions ...

While art cannot be responsible to explain actions ... complexity of the narratives they articulate is to realize that Islamic aesthetics are equally centered on humanity. The miniatures also ...

Cartier’s jewels and bejeweled objects have an unmistakable style and sense of taste that was cultivated, in part, through this aesthetic appreciation and study of Islamic art.” The exhibition ...

Unlike Christian art, Islamic art isn't restricted to religious work, but includes all the artistic traditions in Muslim culture. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends time and space, as well as ...

Unlike Christian art, Islamic art isn't restricted to religious work, but includes all the artistic traditions in Muslim culture. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends time and space, as well as ...