This talk will focus on the art and architecture of the early Islamic world from the rise of Islam in the seventh century CE through its presence in early medieval Europe. Art historian and designer ...

“Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity” is not just about the influence on the storied French luxury maison’s jewelry. It’s also the tale of the house itself, the family behind it, and the ...

Volume 1. From the Prophet to the Mongols. Introduction to the Two Volumes of A Companion to Islamic Art and Architecture. 1. Part 1. The Early Caliphates, Umayyads, and end of Late Antiquity (650-750 ...

Notes on Arabic archeology / Max von Berchem -- Genesis of Islamic art and the problem of Mshattā / Ernst Herzfeld -- 'Abbasid lustrewares / Ernst Kühnel -- Lawfulness of painting in early Islam / K.A ...

In the year 749 CE, a devastating earthquake hit the Levant, crippling the early Islamic city of Jerash. While the earthquake may have caused widespread destruction to buildings in the Northwest ...

In the previous installment of this series, you learned about the different Muslim sects and the interesting ways they mix in the United States. This article will take you through the historical ...

Calligraphic standard in the shape of a falcon (Golconda, India, 17th-century), perforated gilt copper (© Victoria and Albert Museum, London) Although it has manifested in ways that are manifold, the ...

The National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul, is set to open a comprehensive exhibit about Islamic art on Saturday, "Islamic Art: A Journey of Splendor," held in conjunction with ...

Francis Bedford (1815–94), courtyard façade of the Great Mosque of Damascus, 1862, albumen print, 23.6 × 28.8 cm, Royal Collection Trust, RCIN 2700959 © Her ...

South Korea has officially opened its first permanent Islamic art gallery, marking a major milestone in cultural exchange and appreciation. The newly inaugurated Islamic Art Gallery at the National ...