Dating back to the early Islamic period, these designs were developed using a set of mathematical principles. Islamic art was characterized by utilizing geometric patterns in a distinct manner owing ...

The visual arts allows us to understand people of earlier eras: visual literacy reveals many things about what these people did, knew, and believed. Examining the geometric patterns that characterize ...

What might a Muslim future look like? Who gets to imagine it, and on what terms? In the visual arts, these questions are unfolding in real time across studios, exhibition spaces, and online platforms.

Gulf countries have a growing reputation as lovers and buyers of art, perhaps most clearly evidenced by the soon-to-open Abu Dhabi Louvre museum. However, people are often less aware of the thriving ...

Islamic art is often vibrant and distinctive. Unlike Christian art, Islamic art isn't restricted to religious work, but includes all the artistic traditions in Muslim culture. Its strong aesthetic ...

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha is set to host diverse workshops this month, inviting residents and visitors of all ages to explore Islamic art, calligraphy, geometry, and creative expression.

A Turkish fashion designer drew on Byzantine mosaics to craft luxurious handwoven coats, while a French artist was inspired by Arabic geometric patterns to form intricate designs out of spices. These ...