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Category: Islamic Art
Abu’l-Qasim Firdawsi (940-1020) completed his epic work, the Shahnama (Book of Kings), on February 25, 10101. Fearful…
Carpets were probably first made by nomadic peoples to cover the earthen floor in their…
Behind the Scenes: Installation of Farhad Moshiri’s “Flying Carpet” On Monday, January 30, the Aga…
Metalwares, used in households for a variety of functions including at meals and banquets, were…
The art of chivalry is dependent on strength, courage, horsemanship, military command, and the protection…
In this short video, celebrated artist Aisha Khalid reflects on the inspiration behind and the…
The arts of the book is among the major form of Islamic artistic expression, which…
Editor’s Note: The following is an exclusively written piece by Andrew Kosorok (of ’99 Most…
Once there was a dragon that lived both in the water and on dry land,…
There has been much misinformation about Islam. Reports in Western media tend to perpetuate stereotypes…
October 15, 2016 – February 20, 2017 In recognition of one of the world’s extraordinary…
Marilyn Jenkins-Madina donates collection to the Aga Khan Documentation Center Gift includes images from important…
Its purpose is to show Islamic art, culture and history, all in a mission to increase cross-cultural understanding and dialogue. What could be more needed in the West today?
In Islamic art, geometric patterns were combined, interlaced, and arranged in intricate combinations, thus becoming one of the most distinguishing features of the art.
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