Examples of Islamic art can be found on objects and in places such as on prayer mats, ornaments and in mosques. Calligraphy is a type of decorative handwriting. There is lots of calligraphy in the ...

Phase two of a restoration and conservation project on the southern gate of the UNESCO-listed Soltaniyeh Dome has commenced, ...

A large Mamluk-era Quran manuscript from the late 1470s is among the artifacts to be auctioned at Sotheby's today.

The Legacy of Azulejos in PortugalBlue glazed ceramic tiles, or azulejos, are iconic in Portugal, adorning everything from ...

Food & Feasting in the Islamic World', a large-scale exhibition exploring the cultural role of food across the ...

art is found in a lot but not all art from the Islamic world. Plant-like decorations are also a common design. This 15th century mosaic tile features plant and floral designs Nature is often an ...