Exploring the History of Islamic Art
The AIWG announces the Launch of a new YouTube series on Islamic Art and Theology. International scholars from various disciplines will highlight a key topic on Saturday, 26 June 2021.
Jun 25, 2021Articles
Inscriptions at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul
The inscriptions of the Topkapi Palace can be divided chronologically, stylistically, or by the reign during which they were done.
Aug 04, 2020
Metamorphosis of a City: From Constantinople to Istanbul
Istanbul, an example of the cultural exchange between civilisations occurring throughout the history of humankind, is a witness to how Byzantine sacred monuments were preserved by the Ottomans after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453. It therefore grants us the privilege of admiring masterpieces of Byzantine architecture today.
Aug 22, 2019
Ottoman Bridges in Sarajevo
Of all the cities in Bosnia, the biggest concentration of the bridges in city area was in Sarajevo, the capital city divided by the river Miljacka where most of the bridges were built on. Also, the bridges were built in the peripheral part of the city on rivers Željeznica and Bosnia. The exact number of bridges is unknown but there was at least seven stone bridges from the Ottoman period, of which four are preserved.
Jun 19, 2019
19th Century Wall Painting in Bosnia
Every construction of monumental dome mosques in Bosnia implied decorating of interior. If it had not been painted, the building would not be considered completed.
Jun 11, 2019
The Old Ottoman Bridge at Plandiste in Sarajevo
The bridge is not monumental but is nonetheless aesthetically pleasing, particularly due to elegance of how it fits perfectly into its natural environment. Built of cut limestone, it possesses seven arches. The landmark bridge at Plandište spans 52 m; it is 4.5 m wide and 4.5 m tall at its highest or middle point.
May 27, 2019
The Art of Calligraphic Inscriptions in Ottoman Bosnia
All monumental domed mosques in Bosnia have high quality calligraphic inscriptions made in stone that were generally created by the domestic calligraphers and masters.
May 23, 2019
Ottoman Calligraphy and Illumination in 19th Century
The compositions in 19th century were more and more complex and artists aspired to perfect effects and gracefulness.
May 16, 2019
The Carpet Collection from the Gazi Husrev Beg Mosque
The new decade for the Gazi Hisrev Beg Mosque, when it comes to rugs, begins in the period of Yugoslavia (1945-91). Considering that Yugoslavia was part of the political bloc of non-aligned, it was often visited by presidents and monarchs from Muslim countries.
Jul 18, 2017
The Art of Carpet Weaving in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The fact that kilim became a status among Bosniak Muslim nobility is documented by the travel writers. Thus, one of the members of the delegation of Austrian Emperor Ferdinand I, in 1530, wrote that near Sarajevo they were received by the Bosnian regent of Gazi Husrev Beg in his tent whose floor was covered with 'a very beautiful carpet'.
Jul 17, 2017
Beloved Bloom: The Tulip in Turkish Art
Gardens and the love of flowers formed key elements of Islamic art and imperial culture. The tulip became inseparable from Ottoman gardens and garden design.
Jul 14, 2017
Old Prayer Rugs from Sarajevo Mosques
The selection of the old prayer rugs from Sarajevo mosques are on view at Hanikah in Sarajevo
Dec 10, 2016
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