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How the Islamic Arts Biennale is broadening the definition of traditional art through its contemporary works
Impeccable craftsmanship and numerical attention to detail have long been hallmarks of historical Islamic art, from the ...
'Altar tent' discovery puts Islamic art at the heart of medieval Christianity
A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to conceal their high altars. The 700-year-old fresco is thought to be the only ...