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13th-Century Fresco Believed to Depict the Use of an Islamic Tent to Cover a Christian Chruch Altar
Tents, especially Islamic tents were among the most prized gifts in diplomatic exchanges and the most sought-after spoils on ...
Al Aqsa To Hagia Sophia: Historical Sites At Religious And Cultural Fault Lines
In a divided world, sacred spaces like Al Aqsa and Babri Masjid, which have raised nationalistic fervour, should have endured ...
700-year-old Italian fresco reveals medieval church's use of Islamic tents
A 700-year-old fresco discovered in the convent church of S. Antonio in Polesine in Ferrara, Italy, reveals that luxurious ...
The Art Newspaper5d
An entwining of the past and present: how history and modernity inform Islamic art in the 21st century
The organisers of the Islamic Arts Biennale have ceased trying to define Islamic art in favour of encouraging full expression of what it means to be a Muslim in the most diverse and inclusive way poss ...
49 famous architectural marvels to see before you die (including three in India)
In 1631, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I commissioned the Taj Mahal to house the tomb of his favorite wife. With its symmetrical ...
Christian Science Monitor5d
Forgotten Muslim builders gave medieval Europe its iconic architecture
Historian Diana Darke argues in “Islamesque” that Europe’s monuments owe a vast debt to Muslim craftsmen and designers.
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2 Perfect Days Exploring Cordoba, Spain
A day trip to Cordoba is a popular excursion for those visiting the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. While many pe ...