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I have finished my sketchbook! Last few doodles of the year are designs copied from Owen Jones's Grammar of Ornament (Greek section), and a tezhip motif taken from IG user @taherehmousavi.official.

#artistsOfMastodon #humanArt #noAI #IslamicArt #GreekArt

Sketchbook page with some floral motifs in pencil, and a red-and-green arabesque motif with gold outline and accents of black and blue.

Double-spread of a sketchbook page showing a variety of ochre, red, and black decorative motifs in the Greek style, with lots of palmate leaves growing out of undulating bands.

Islamic art comes closer to Korean audiences at National Museum of Korea.
Seoul hosts first long-term exhibition on Islamic art in collaboration with Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10621317 #globalmuseum #IslamicArt #museums #exhibitions

Installation view of "Islamic Art: A Journey of Splendor" at the National Museum of Korea (Park Yuna/The Korea Herald)

Looks Like Lego. #Morocco #Minaret #NorthAfrica #ArchitectureLovers #TravelPhotography #CitySquare #PalmTrees #VibrantColors #IslamicArt #Zellige #HistoricBuilding #SunnyDay #smartphonephotography #photography

A vertical, vibrantly coloured photograph of a tall, ornate minaret tower featuring intricate geometric Zellige tiling in pink, blue, and yellow patterns. The minaret rises above a low, arched building with a green-tiled roof, set in a sunny public square framed by tall palm tree trunks and decorative street lamps. Several people are visible sitting on benches and walking in the square below, which features low green hedges and small trees, all under a bright blue sky.

Ornate Iranian shield with inscriptions, 18th century AD

Doorway to History. #morocco #moroccanarchitecture #arabicart #islamicart #rabat #ornatedoor #arches #stonework #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #travelphotography #architecturalphotography #smartphonephotography #photography

A striking, symmetrical black and white photograph of an ornate, traditional Moroccan doorway with a horseshoe arch. The large double door is heavily patterned and framed by elaborate carved stonework featuring geometric and scrolling motifs. Two hanging lantern-like sconces flank the door. The surrounding walls are made of large stone blocks, and the roofline above the entrance is topped with decorative crenellations.

#FotoVorschlag: Orientalisch // Oriental

Ich war noch nie im "Orient", aber einige Völker haben ja wunderschöne Spuren islamischer Kunst in Europa hinterlassen, wie hier in der #Alhambra. Später #FensterFreitag und so.
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I've never been to the "Orient", but some cultures of the Eastern world have left behind stunning legacies in Europe for me to admire, such as here at the Alhambra. Also a late #WindowFriday I suppose.

#Nasridenpaläste #NasridPalaces #Nasridenpalast #NasridPalace #PalaciosNazaríes #IslamicArt #IslamischeKunst #IslamicArchitecture #IslamischeArchitektur #architecture #Architektur #Granada #Spanien #Spain #España

An interior photograph of an intricately designed historical architectural space within the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. The image showcases a richly decorated room featuring Islamic architectural elements, such as horseshoe arches and elaborate stucco work. The walls and ceilings are adorned with detailed geometric patterns, arabesques, and calligraphic inscriptions, all meticulously carved into the plaster. The arches frame views of a lush courtyard filled with greenery, including trees and plants, which contrast beautifully with the earthy tones of the architecture. The floor is composed of patterned tiles, adding to the overall aesthetic harmony of the space. The lighting highlights the depth and intricacy of the carvings, creating a serene and majestic atmosphere.

Latest from our Ola's Kool Kitchen Sotheby’s showcases six centuries of Central Asian artistry in its Islamic Art sale, featuring rare Timurid and Samanid masterpieces https://ow.ly/JP5150XjlA2 #CentralAsia #Art #Sothebys #History #IslamicArt #SothebysAuction #ArtCollectors

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Latest from our @olaskoolkitchen Sotheby’s showcases six centuries of Central Asian artistry in its Islamic Art sale, featuring rare Timurid and Samanid masterpieces https://timesca.com/the-artistic-brilliance-of-central-asia-takes-center-stage-at-sothebys/ #CentralAsia #Art #Sothebys #History #IslamicArt #SothebysAuction #ArtCollectors

Love this recently refurbished decorative ironwork on one of the mausoleums in the Necropolis, Glasgow's first major Victorian cemetery. There seems to be a definite influence of Islamic art to its design, especially in the latticework of the central arched panel.

#glasgow #architecture #architecturephotography #decorativeironwork #necropolis #mausoleum #islamicart

A decorative iron grille at the entrance to a Victorian mausoleum.

A Courtyard in Marrakech. #MoroccanArchitecture #Marrakech #PalaceDesign #Tilework #InteriorCourtyard #AndalusianDesign #IslamicArt #TravelPhotography #ArchitectureLovers #CultureTrip #BuildingDesign #PatternPlay #BeautifulDestinations #smartphonephotography #photography

A view through a large, rounded archway into a bright, white courtyard of traditional Moroccan architecture. The courtyard walls are painted white with a distinctive blue trim and feature smaller arched alcoves, dark wooden doors, and a low, round stone fountain at the centre. The floor is covered in intricate, reflective blue and white geometric tiles. Above the courtyard, a section of the bright blue sky with wispy clouds is visible, framed by the arch of the entrance.

This exquisite folio from the Arabic Materia Medica showcases the synergy of art and science in medieval Islamic culture. With vibrant imagery depicting alchemists and insightful herbal recipes, it invites deeper exploration of historical medicinal practices. What stories do you think these artists aimed to convey?
#ClevelandArt #IslamicArt #HistoryOfMedicine
https://clevelandart.org/art/1977.91

This exquisite Seljuk jug is a testament to the opulence of Islamic art, blending poetry and metalwork in its stunning design. Its inscriptions glorify the ruler, revealing the political and cultural richness of the era. What stories do you think it holds?
#IslamicArt #ClevelandArt #Metalwork
https://clevelandart.org/art/1966.22

Art and Architecture of the Middle Ages: Exploring a Connected World
https://www.artofthemiddleages.com/s/main/page/welcome
#MedievalArt #MedievalArchitecture #MedievalHistory #MiddleAges #IslamicArt #ByzantineArt #ArtHistory

For #WorldElephantDay on a #TwoForTuesday 🐘🐘:
1. #Elephant -shaped Kendi
Iran, Safavid period, second quarter 17th c.
Stonepaste; painted in shades of blue under transparent glaze
2. Elephant-shaped Kendi
China, Ming dynasty, late 16th c.
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
On display @ the Met
#PersianArt #IslamicArt #ChineseArt

Photo of two related objects on display together at the Met with accompanying labels: 1. “Elephant-shaped Kendi Iran, Safavid period (1501-1722), second quarter of the 17th century Stonepaste; painted in shades of blue under transparent glaze The Friends of the Department of Islamic Art Fund, 1968 (68.180) This object in the shape of a seated elephant with cobalt blue and white designs is clearly modeled on a kendi, a type of Chinese drinking vessel. Unlike the Chinese originals, this Safavid example is made of stonepaste rather than porcelain and the elephant's features are not as naturalistic.” 2. “Elephant-shaped Kendi Drinking Vessel China, Ming dynasty, late 16th century Porcelain painted in underglaze blue Purchase, Seymour Fund, funds from various donors and Stanley Herman Gift, 2003 (2003.232)”

#WorldLionDay 🦁:
Print: #Lion
Lahore, 19th c.
Woodblock print, printed & painted in ink & watercolor on paper
“Ornamental [zoomorphic] calligraphy in the form of a lion, which embodies four verses of the opening surah of the Qur'an.”
V & A IM.7-1916 https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O454599/print-unknown/
#IslamicArt

“Wood-block print, printed in black on paper with hand-painted details in yellow and scarlet watercolour, ornamental calligraphy in the form of a lion, which embodies four verses of the opening surah of the Qur'an.”

#Caturday 😼:
“Frenemies” from Anvar-i Suhayli (The Lights of Canopus)
Iran (Qajar), 1264 AH / 1847 CE
Ink & paint on paper
On display at Walters Art Museum “Paws on Parchment” exhibition
#CatsInArt #IslamicArt

photo of the page from cited illuminated manuscript on display at museum, illustration at top with text below

closeup of the illustration at top of page: crow in tree, cat (enveloped in net) on ground, rat next to it chewing on net to free it in exchange for protection from the crow; with green grass landscape on foreground and purple-pink mountains in background with desert behind

photo of gallery label “Frenemies Anvar-i Suhayli (The Lights of Canopus) Author: Husayn Va'iz Kashifi Scribe: Mirza Rahim navadah-i Mirza Amin Afshar ميرزا رحيم نواده ميرزا امين افشار Iran (Qajar), 1264 AH / 1847 CE Ink and paint on paper In this fable, a rat makes friends with his traditional enemy, the cat. In exchange for being freed from the net, the cat agrees to protect the rat from a nearby crow. However, once safe, the rat refuses the cat's offer of continued friendship, knowing that it would be dangerous to trust an enemy longer than necessary. Acquired by Henry Walters, before 1931, acc. no. W.599, fols. 121b-122a”

#Caturday 🐈‍⬛:
Black #Cat from Tercüme-yi 'Aca'ib ül-mahlukat (Turkish Version of the Wonders of Creation)
Türkiye, 1121 AH / 1717 CE
Ink, paint, & gold on European laid paper
On display at Walters Art Museum “Paws on Parchment” exhibition
#CatsInArt #IslamicArt

photograph of page from Islamic illuminated manuscript cited in post

photo of gallery label “Black Cat Tercüme-yi 'Aca'ib ül-mahlukat (Turkish Version of the Wonders of Creation) Author: Zakariya ibn Muhammad Qazwini (1203-1283) Scribe: Muhammad ibn Muhammad Shakir Ruzmah-'i Nathani محمد بن محمد شاكر روزمه ناثاني Türkiye, 1121 AH / 1717 CE Ink, paint, and gold on European laid paper Counted here among the "Wonders of Creation," cats were admired for their cleanliness and cherished throughout the Islamic world. The Prophet Mohammed encouraged compassion toward cats, and several Islamic rulers put special measures in place to care for them, such as Mamluk sultan Al-Zahir Baybars, who established "cat gardens" that provided food and shelter in 13th-century Cairo. Acquired by Henry Walters, before 1931, acc. no. W.659, fols. 104b-105a”

Kultur-Katzen: Anlässlich des Weltkatzentags beleuchtet das #MuseumfürIslamischeKunst in einer Online-Ausstellung die feine und anmutige Präsenz der Katze in unseren Sammlungen – vom Räuchergefäß bis zum Waschset. Eine Einladung, mit Samtpfoten auf digitale Entdeckung zu gehen. Miau! 🐈

https://islamic-art.smb.museum/story/katzenausstellung

#Weltkatzentag #KatzenInDerKunst #MuseumCats #IslamicArt #DigitalExhibition #StaatlicheMuseenZuBerlin #CatContentMitBildungsauftrag

This exquisite 12th-13th century Islamic jug from the Seljuk period showcases intricate craftsmanship and poetry that celebrates power and beauty. How does art reflect the cultural values of its time?

#ClevelandArt #ArtHistory #IslamicArt #CulturalHeritage
https://clevelandart.org/art/1966.22

At Davids Samling today. One of the largest collections of Islamic art. Recommended! #davidssamling #islamicart #collection #art #museum

#IslamicArt

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