Introduction to

Islamic Art

Through the Ages

An Educational Resource for a Comparative Study


Allah is Beautiful and loves Beauty
(Hadith; Sahih Bukhari)

Islamic art is perhaps the most accessible manifestation of a complex civilization that often seems enigmatic to outsiders. Through its brilliant use of color and its superb balance between design and form, Islamic art creates an immediate visual impact. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends distances in time and space, as well differences in language, culture and creed.


Islamic Architecture

Islamic Architecture

Faisal Masjid( Pakistan)Contemporary/Taaj Mahal(India)Past

 

Islamic Art

Islamic Calligraphy

Contemporary Calligraphy

 

Islamic Artforms | Lesson Plan|

Suggested Readings | Teaching Tips | Islamic Map/ContemporaryArt

Historical Documents