All posts tagged "Islamic Art"
Art Forms
Colors Shimmering in the Light: Islamic Mosaics Panorama
October 15, 2020One of the most characteristic aspects of early Islamic architecture all over the world is the...
20th century
Mirror Mosaics and Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian
October 14, 2020Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian (1922-2019) was a contemporary, Iranian artist who became a living legend while she...
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Mughal Gardens, Paradise on Earth
September 15, 2020The Mughal regime is a well-documented era and the cultural achievements of this period are an...
20th century
Beirut’s Art Scene: Before the Blast and Now
September 10, 2020It was only three years ago, after a long civil war, that Beirut’s art scene began...
Architecture
Jali in Mughal Architecture, the Most Delicate Stone Curtains
August 20, 2020The jali, or pierced screens, have been extensively employed in Indian construction since time immemorial. They...
Architecture
Art Travels: Taj Mahal, India
August 7, 2020Located on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, a little over a 100...
dailyart
The Decline of Mughal Arts under Aurangzeb
June 4, 2020Muḥī al-Dīn Muḥammad was the sixth man to ascend to the Mughal throne and the last...
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Rainbows in Art History: A Symbol of Hope for a Better Future
May 4, 2020Let us look at the significance of rainbows in art history across different cultures. Even though...
dailyart
Nur Jahan – the Light of the World
April 4, 2020Mehr-un-Nissa was an influential woman of the Mughal era, well-known for her great beauty, unmatched intelligence,...
Artist
More than a Stone. Representation of the Kaaba by Hamra Abbas
March 14, 2019The 17th century world map from an Ottoman book on the discovery of the Americas “Tarih-i...
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