By the 12th century, a highly abstract and distinctive ... word itself channels one of Islamic art’s most distinctive and distinguished forms of expression—calligraphy. And it is here that ...

Get lost in a library of rare books from as early as the 15th century and follow the elegant brushstrokes of Arabic ...

With over 1.5 million art objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, it’s no wonder that you’ll need weeks, if not months, to explore the most interesting collections housed there.

At the Omniyat Center for People of Determination, she provides art workshops and artistic activities for specially enabled ...

After the censorship of her first U.S. retrospective, Palestinian-American artist Samia Halaby enjoys a suite of ...

We speak to Mehdi Qotbi who found his passion for painting at a military academy, and now, after 50 years, is being ...

Firdosa Bashir is a talented Islamic calligraphy artist from Kehribal, Anantnag, in South Kashmir. After completing her 12th grade, she joined an Islamic seminary to delve into Islamic literature.

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- The International Islamic Calligraphy Festival is set to be held in Brunei from Oct. 16 to 18, local media reported on Wednesday. The event will take place ...

I decided to pursue calligraphy seriously. Though met with initial doubts, my family now takes pride in my accomplishments." Beyond creating stunning art, Firdosa is rejuvenating the tradition of ...

126 x 60 cm. (49.6 x 23.6 in.) ...