Islamic arts — Visual, literary, and performing arts of the populations that adopted Islam from the 7th century. Islamic visual arts are decorative, colourful, and, in religious art, nonrepresentational; the characteristic Islamic decoration is the arabesque.… … Universalium
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia — was officially opened on December 12, 1998. The museum is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s tourist belt amidst the lush greenery and within walking distance to the National Mosque, Birds Park and National Planetarium. Literature *cite book… … Wikipedia
Museum of Islamic Arts, Qatar — The Museum of Islamic Art is a museum located in the Qatari capital Doha and designed by architect I. M. Pei.The museum draws much influence from ancient Islamic architecture yet has a unique design. It will be the first of its kind in the Gulf… … Wikipedia
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum — The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum ( tr. Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi) is a museum located in Sultanahmet Square in Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey. Constructed in 1524, the building was formerly the palace of İbrahim Pasha, who was the… … Wikipedia
Islāmic world — Introduction prehistory and history of the Islamic community. Adherence to Islām is a global phenomenon: Muslims predominate in some 30 to 40 countries, from the Atlantic to the Pacific and along a belt that stretches across northern… … Universalium
Islamic calligraphy — 18th century writing in Ottoman calligraphy. Depicts the phrase In the name of God, Most Merciful, Most Gracious Islamic calligraphy, colloquially known as Perso Arabic calligraphy, is the artistic practice of handwriting, or calligraphy, and by… … Wikipedia
Islamic University of Rotterdam — Infobox University name = Islamic University of Rotterdam dutch name = Islamitische Universiteit Rotterdam motto = A Lifelong Organization for Lifelong Learners, we receive enlightenment and precious knowledge established = 1997 staff = 26 (2005) … Wikipedia
Islamic — See Islam. * * * (as used in expressions) Islamic State of Afghanistan Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros Islamic Republic of Iran Islamic Republic of Mauritania Islamic Republic of Pakistan Islamic philosophy Armed Islamic Group Islamic… … Universalium
Islamic garden — The Qu ran has many references to gardens and the garden is used as an earthly analogue for the life in paradise which is promised to believers.: Allah has promised to the believing men and the believing women gardens, beneath which rivers flow,… … Wikipedia
arts, the — also called fine arts modes of expression that use skill or imagination in the creation of aesthetic objects, environments, or experiences that can be shared with others. Traditional categories within the arts include literature… … Universalium
Islamic Art, Museum of — ▪ museum, Doha, Qatar offshore museum in Doha, Qatar, located on the southern end of Doha Bay. It is noted for its vast collection of Islamic art (Islamic arts) spanning 1,300 years. The museum, which opened in 2008, was designed by the… … Universalium