Page from a Manuscript of the Qur’an (37:12-17), second half of 9th century
Abbasid Caliphate. The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky (M.73.5.501)
Apr 28, 2010Articles
Exihibition of grafitti artist eL Seed
Le Sino presents eL Seed from May 8th to June 5th.
Apr 24, 2010
Hagia Sofia ring on sale on 28 April 2010 at Christies Dubai
The ring will be on sale 28 April 2010 at Christies Dubai. Estimate (Set Currency) $15,000 - $20,000. It is the central citrine reverse-intaglio depicting 'Hagia Sophia' set within an inverted diamond surround, to the three-colour mount, in a Sevan Bicacki grey suede pouch, ring size 7 3/4 with maker's mark for Sevan Bicakci.
Apr 21, 2010
Islamic Collection at Victoria and Albert Museum: Mosque lamp
LAMP MADE FOR A MADRASAH FOUNDED BY THE MAMLUK OFFICIAL AQBUGHA, EGYPT OR SYRIA, ABOUT 1340.
Apr 21, 2010
THE CONFERENCE “CENTRES AND PERIPHERES IN OTTOMAN ARCHITECTURE: REDISCOVERING A BALKAN HERITAGE”
The conference "Centres and peripheries in Ottoman architecture: rediscovering a Balkan heritage" will be held April 22-24 (2010) in Sarajevo – Faculty of Philosophy. This conference is organized by CULTURAL HERITAGE WITHOUT BORDERS (CHwB) in cooperation with the FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY at the UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO.
Apr 20, 2010
RESULTS OF THE 8th INTERNATIONAL CALLIGRAPHY COMPETITION
DEDICATED TO THE LATE SYRIAN CALLIGRAPHER M. BADAWI AL-DIRANI AND SPONSORED BY THE ABU DHABI CULTURE AND HERITAGE AUTHORITY
Apr 17, 2010
Ebru Exhibition in Istanbul
Opening of the exhibition is tonight (16th of April) at 17:00 h.
Apr 16, 2010
UK’s first ever Hand Written Qur’an
Creative Colours is launching a unique Historical project on the 21st of May in Manchsester and London in June.
Apr 15, 2010
Nuru Osmaniye mosque
The most beautiful mosque of this period is Nuru Osmaniye, located in the heart of old Istanbul, next to the large bazaar. Its size and beauty transcends all subsequent projects, and it could be said to represent, somewhat, a happy blend of European and classical Ottoman architectural style. However, this relationship was not natural, and later, in that sense, nothing significant could't be expected. We could say Nuru Osmaniye was a first and the last successful attempt of such direction.
Apr 10, 2010
The exhibition of Ottoman documents
Turkish Cultural Center opened an exhibition of Ottoman documents in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
Apr 09, 2010
Exhibition of Bosnian artists in Sarajevo, BiH
ULUPUBIH (Association of Artists, Designers and Architects of Bosnia and Herzegovina) opened the exhibition of Bosnian artists in Collegium Artisticum Gallery in Sarajevo.
Apr 08, 2010
Islamic collection in DIA: Qur’an
This magnificent Qur'an is a part of Islamic collection in Detroit Institute of Arts.
Apr 03, 2010
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