[1] The calligraphic tradition, initially growing out of the demand for illuminated Qur'ans, was later used to embellish both religious and secular art in the Islamic world, and often appeared in ...

The Alhambra in Granada, Spain, is a jewel of Islamic history and a masterpiece of Moorish architecture. This vast fortress ...

Calligraphy transcends cultures and languages and offers unique blend of artistic expression and cultural heritage while ...

Islamic art, especially the arts of Iran and Central Asia, the art and architecture produced under the Mongols, calligraphy and books. Professor Blair teaches about all aspects of Islamic art from the ...

Mehendi, a significant tradition in Nikah ceremonies, symbolizes blessings and happiness for the bride. From traditional ...

A collection of rare Islamic calligraphy is on display at the Sharjah ... of the greatest achievements in the history of Islamic art." The selected works are drawn from the albums of prominent ...

The artistic tradition Calligraphy has long been revered as a form of high art in many cultures, including those of East Asia, the Islamic world, and medieval Europe. In these traditions ...

Examples of Islamic art can be found on objects and in places such as on prayer mats, ornaments and in mosques. Calligraphy is a type of decorative handwriting. There is lots of calligraphy in the ...

The Islamic Arts Festival kicked off at the University of Houston Saturday, bringing a dizzying array of textiles, calligraphy and geometric art to the campus. The festival, located at UH’s Student ...