Arts and Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment Links
- Sakkal: Arabic and Islamic Graphics Arabic and Islamic art, calligraphy, graphic and web design, clip art and computer illustration.
- Islamic Arts and Architecture From Mesopotamian coins to Moorish palaces, this educational website offers a fascinating introduction to the Muslim world.
- Riding across Central Asia: Images of the Mongolian Horse in Islamic Art A Metropolitan Museum exhibit displaying representations of the horse in illustrated manuscripts, inlaid metalwork, ceramic tiles, stone, and textiles.
- Gifts from the Desert Desert paintings by Irish wildlife artist Julian Friers illustrating the collector's book and exhibitions dedicated to the consevation efforts of HRH Prince Sultan ibn Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia.
- Arab Art: Al-Funun al-Arabiya A non-profit society for Arab arts located in Los Angeles, CA. Presents a forum devoted to promoting the visual, literary,and performing arts of Arab-American artists.
- Islamic Art Introduction Provides a general introduction to Islamic art and the historical and cultural traditions from which it emerged. Covers early Islamic, early medieval, late medieval and late Islamic periods.
- Modern Arab Art at a Glance An article about 'The 10th Anniversary of Contemporary Arab Artists', an exhibition organized by Darat al-Funun, January 1999.
- Virtual Souk Offers handmade products by Artisans from Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon. It has bazaars for pottery, metal, wood, glass and carpets. Also has an art gallery.
- MiddleEastUK.com: Culture Features articles on Middle Eastern culture covering art, music, film, theater, literature, and cuisine.
- Islamic Art: The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met outlines their vast collection of Islamic art, containing nearly 12,000 objects including calligraphy, ceramics, textiles, glass, and metalwork for both sacred and secular realms.
- Islamic Art An introduction to Islamic art by Elisabeth Siddiqui. Discusses the Islamic view of the cosmos, fine craftsmanship, and Arabic calligraphy.
- The Pulp Features news and reviews of Middle Eastern art and music.
- Arab Foundation for the Image A non-profit association located in Lebanon. Aims to promote photography in the Middle East and the North Africa by locating, collecting and preserving the photographic heritage of that region.
- Petra Fine Art and Lithographs Catalog of David Roberts' antique lithographs. Includes his drawings of the Holy Land, Egypt, Jerusalem, Sinai, Cairo and Petra.
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