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 ...

TEHRAN- The 22nd edition of the Tehran Auction, a prestigious event highlighting contemporary art in Iran, will focus on ...

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Wandering the streets of Qaiser Bagh, the walled palace complex of the last Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, we reach Safed ...

He made the remarks during his visit to a private center of rare copies of Holy Quran, calligraphy and Islamic art in Islamabad. The Minister appreciated the efforts of renowned educationist and ...

In our modern world, moving at such an ultra-fast pace, it can feel like our cities are getting stripped of their history and ...

Three renowned calligraphers from Haripur came out as winners among a total of 22 countries participating in a calligraphy ...

Impeccable craftsmanship and numerical attention to detail have long been hallmarks of historical Islamic art, from the calligraphy and border designs on the sacred pages of the Quran to the geometric ...

Discover the cultural significance of UAE currency through the lens of photographer Youssef Al Qais. Each banknote is a piece ...

The organisers of the Islamic Arts Biennale have ceased trying to define Islamic art in favour of encouraging full expression ...