calligraphy and Islamic art in Islamabad. The Minister appreciated the efforts of renowned educationist and senior historian Zahid Pervaiz Butt for patronizing this center. He said that more such ...

Marleen Hengelaar-Rookmaaker is editor-in-chief of ArtWay, a website which seeks to stimulate reflection on the role of images in church and open up the world of the visual arts to the Church.

What is “Islamic art”? This question has remained open ... brought to Mecca from Greater Syria and Egypt, and adorned with calligraphy by the people of Kufa in Iraq, are a testament to the ...

Doha: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), in collaboration with Dreama Orphan Care Center, recently wrapped up its inspiring event, Ceramics and Heritage: From the Aesthetics of Islamic Art to ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

The popular Masha Art Gallery in New Delhi has launched a group show, Bond to Bachchan, not just to capture the charm, curiosity and gravitas these two icons hold, but also their ‘softer side’.

on metal images of the Sultanate period and even on Islamic tombs. While these inscriptions are sometimes visually attractive, they do not constitute a conscious effort in the art of calligraphy ...

redefines Islamic art to put Saudi Arabia on global art map Inside the Islamic Arts Biennale: A Rare Look at the Kaaba’s Drapes.(Image by X/WACommunity) Known as the Kiswah, it is made of black ...

KANGAR, Jan 20 — Paper-cutting art and Chinese calligraphy have transcended tradition to become integral elements of Chinese New Year celebrations, a passion perfected by Koay Choon Aun, 71, from ...

Doha, Qatar: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is among the nominees for the Most Significant Building of the 21st Century, by the influential architecture and design magazine Dezeen. The ...

Today Islamic date in Saudi Arabia or KSA is calculated as per the lunar-based calendar which consists of 12 Lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days. A Muslim must know about the exact Islamic date ...

An exhibition at the Hammer Museum shows why. By Siddhartha Mitter A jury found them guilty of conspiring as part of a crew to steal art, sports memorabilia and artifacts from smaller museums.