Ancient Nubian civilizations practiced something that might shock modern sensibilities - they tattooed the faces of infants and toddlers as young as seven months old. A new study using advanced ...
Discover how to create a stunning decorative wall panel from start to finish! This detailed guide covers mixing microcement ...
In a video clip of Lawh Wa Qalam, the world's first museum dedicated to MF Husain, we see glimpses of the extraordinary work of the late legendary Indian artist, whose prolific paintings and turbulent ...
A new exhibition opening at the National Museum (Nasjonalmuseet) of Norway in Oslo this week breaks new ground by exploring a challenging art historical subject: queer desires and practices in the ...
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea will open its first gallery dedicated to Islamic art, marking a major step in expanding its global cultural exhibitions. The Islamic Art Gallery ...
Islamic geometric art is a unique form of art that has been practiced for centuries. It is known for its intricate patterns and mathematical precision. The art form is not just about aesthetics, but ...
View of the faceted central structure, Museum of Islamic Art (2000–2008), Doha 2022 Commissioned by M+, 2022 © Mohamed Somji I. M. Pei and the Making of the Museum ...
Gazing at the heavens arrayed before us—at least as pictured in a 1690 Polish volume on display in a fascinating exhibition at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art—we see Urania, the goddess of astronomy, ...
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The Islamic Arts Society has become a fixture in Houston's cultural landscape through its annual Islamic Arts Festival. This year’s event will take place Nov. 15-16 at the University of Houston. With ...
When Hamid Hemat accepted a curatorial post at Connecticut’s Wadsworth Atheneum in 2022, the refugee from Kabul, Afghanistan, was surprised by what he found. The Wadsworth is the oldest public art ...
A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to conceal their high altars. The 700-year-old fresco is thought to be the only ...