Diwani style, a Calligraphic Arabic Script
Diwani style was a formal calligraphy style of the Ottoman court and used for the most significant documents such as the diplomatic decree (Ferman) and legal documents (Berat).
Mar 27, 2010Articles
Painting on Ceramic Tiles
One of the most advanced forms of Ottoman art is a painting on ceramic tiles. This form of decoration is a trademark of indoor decorating of Ottoman mosques and other buildings. Usually it was a large wall composition.
Mar 26, 2010
Leaf from Poem in Honor of the Prophet Muhammad
This folio from Walters manuscript W.582 is an illuminated page introducing the beginning of the poem. It consists of the main framed panel with a domed headpiece and decorated borders. The text is divided into four panels executed in naskh and thuluth scripts in black, gold and blue ink.
Mar 20, 2010
2nd Penang International Print Exhibition 2010
Call for submissions 2nd Penang International Print Exhibition 2010
Mar 18, 2010
Bajrakli mosque, the only remaining mosque in Belgrade
In this short overview we are presenting Bajrakli Mosque, the only remaining mosque in Belgrade.
Mar 07, 2010
Exhibition Maktub (Note) of Silence
A historical art exhibition of Islamic art took place in Belgrade (Serbia).
Mar 07, 2010
Istanbul - European Capital of Culture in 2010
"Istanbul is a European city. With its heart, culture, civilization, its people, past and future it always looked towards Europe. Istanbul shaped Europe and Europe shaped Istanbul." (Recep Tayyip Erdogan)
Feb 18, 2010
Stay in touch
Keep up to date with IAM's special offers, giveaways and news in your preferred format.