The Third Line at Art Basel 2019 Featuring New Works by Farah Al Qasimi
The Third Line participates in Art Basel with a solo presentation featuring new works by Farah Al Qasimi
Jun 03, 2019Articles
Quranic Juz Manuscripts in the Gazi Husrev Beg Library in Sarajevo
On the occasion of the month of Ramadan, Gazi Husrev Beg Library organized an exhibition titled Quranic Juz Manuscripts, displaying very valuable manuscripts
May 31, 2019
40+ Inspirational Examples of Arabic Typography
Browse the inspirational examples of Arabic Typography
May 30, 2019
Three Most Important Calligraphy Schools in Bosnia in 19th Century
Calligraphy was studied in madrasas, but also in private schools/workshops founded by the best masters, that become the centres of its expansion. The three most important schools in 19th century were founded by Abdullah Ajni Hasagic, Husein Rakim Effendi Islamovic and Ali Serif Faginovic.
May 29, 2019
Hafiz Ibrahim Sehovic, Bosnian Calligrapher Who Transcribed 66 Qur’an Manuscripts
At the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, the most famous Bosnian calligrapher was Hafiz Ibrahim Sehovic (d.1812). For many years he was the main imam in Sarajevo Emperor’s Mosque hence his nickname Emperor’s imam.
May 28, 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
10 Istanbul Mosques as a Testimony of Astonishing Architectural Achievement
Istanbul has many amazing mosques, so this is just a small selection of ten Istanbul Mosques that represent astonishing architectural achievement. A true legacy for generations to come.
May 20, 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
Five of the Most Famous Qur’an Manuscripts from Bosnian Collections
The Bosnian collections are very rich of Islamic manuscripts, and, among them, the transcripts of Qur'an stand out. We singled out five the most famous ones.
May 14, 2019
Merit Medal Recipients for HIPA’s Eighth Season Announced
17 photographers recognised for their submissions in ‘Hope’ season
May 13, 2019
Mehmed Beg Karadzoz Mosque in Mostar
The masterpiece of Ottoman architecture
May 13, 2019
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