Calligraphy is an ancient and elegant art form which holds significance in many different cultures. Arabic calligraphy or Islamic calligraphy has strong connections with the religion of Islam and can…
The City of a Thousand Minarets! A city, Historic Cairo, one of the oldest Islamic Cities that boasts paramount of prominent Mosques, Madrasas, Hammams, and Fountains is named “The City…
Islamic art has been a source of inspiration for centuries, displaying a unique blend of aesthetics, spirituality, and cultural richness. When people think of Islamic art, they often visualize intricate…
Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of architectural styles and building types that developed in regions where Islam was the dominant religion and culture. The lands conquered by them created…
Introducing Islamic Architecture And Its Decoration | Derek hill As students of architecture, many of us will have wince-worthy memories of jurors criticizing the focus on the more aesthetic sphere…
The Alhambra in Granada is one of the most acclaimed palace complexes in the European subcontinent. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain dates its origins back to the eighth…
“To achieve equilibrium between human existence and the absolute, and therefore to attend to both spiritual and physical needs.” This statement made by the Aga Khan is perfectly reciprocated by…
Architects are tasked with one of society’s toughest roles: building an improved environment for the present and an even better future. Where an architect receives his/her education greatly defines the…
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, created 60 years ago in 1960, the construction started at a site in the north near Rawalpindi, designed by the Greek architect and planner…
Islamic Architecture is a process that has been observed and progressed over the years, tangible traces of a culture so diverse, and rich in its expression, each line and curve…
The series of lectures by The Great Courses Plus about the History of the Islamic Golden Age is very informative. This 24 lecture series covers every aspect of the Abbasid…
Aga Khan Museum is a cultural civic facility, devoted to celebrating the Islamic art and culture; situated on a small hillock with an unfolding panoramic view of the Toronto skyline.…
