Hagia Sophia, an architectural marvel and a symbol of Istanbul’s rich history, stands as a testament to the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Originally built as a cathedral in the 6th century, it has ...
Fresco by Giovanni Cimabue in the Lower Basilica of Assisi. Credit: Cimabue, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 One of the most intriguing cultural exchanges in European history is the significant impact of ...
Christians in medieval Europe admired Islamic art without fully realising it." While it is well known that Islamic textiles were present in late medieval European churches, surviving fragments are ...
redefines Islamic art to put Saudi Arabia on global art map Inside the Islamic Arts Biennale: A Rare Look at the Kaaba’s Drapes.(Image by X/WACommunity) Known as the Kiswah, it is made of black ...
fine example of the Classical idealism of Middle Byzantine art. A stunning Byzantine mosaic adorns the church. Public Domain The crowded scenes of the mosaics narrate episodes from the life of Christ ...
“It’s difficult to imagine anything more sacred to Muslims than the Kiswah that dresses the House of God,” says the Islamic art scholar Julian Raby, who returned as one of the artistic ...
Qatar Museums (QM) is showcasing eight artifacts from its Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) collection at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah, highlighting the influence of mathematics and science ...