Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

In 1961, a year before designing the World Trade Center towers, American architect Minoru Yamasaki completed a much smaller project that would influence the look of his new creation in New York City.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Islamic­ influenced art and imagery has cropped up in games from Journey to Prince of Persia, but now a couple of game developers are out to prove ...

What is missing in islamic banking reform is not Shariah intent, but the design thinking needed to translate that intent into a lived experience ...

A scientist from the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has arrived at a new method that may help craftsmen to simulate and produce immeasurable numbers of stunning patterns of ...

In 2018, the Aga Khan Garden opened within The University of Alberta Botanic Garden. The garden is named for the leader of the Isma’ili sect of Islam, whose foundation donated the funds for its ...

Looking at mosques, madrasas, palaces and tombs from the 8th-19th centuries, Eric Broug analyzes and explains Islamic geometric designs in their historical and physical context. Chapters cover the ...

Discover India’s most beautiful Indo-Islamic monuments and landmarks in India, known for their rich history and stunning ...

At the Shangri La museum in Honolulu, curators are redefining their vision of the genre and reaching out to new visitors (and visiting artists). By Susanne Fowler HONOLULU — Laura Berry, a Lithuanian ...

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, on Tuesday called for a stronger role for ...