From Caliphs to Sultans in the courts of the Islamic Middle east, 800-1100
New York University 6 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3RA, London, GBPresented by Hugh Kennedy (SOAS, London)
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The Sun King and the Ottoman Empire
The Hellenic Centre 16-18 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5AS, London, England, GBFrom Constantinople, via Athens, to Jerusalem Using unpublished archives and drawings, Dr. Philip Mansel shows that the traditional alliance between France and the Ottoman Empire became even more important under Louis XIV. Dr. Philip Mansel is a historian of France and the Ottoman Empire. His books include Sultans in Splendour: [...]
Kamilya Jubran + Werner Hasler present Wa
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Family Masterclass: Islamic geometry AM (age 7–12)
The Royal Institution of Great Britain 21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS, London, England, GBDraw, tile and colour Islamic Geometric Patterns: Using a pencil, compass and straightedge, lines and circles are drawn to create an underlying grid. From this, patterns can be outlined, repeated and brought to life with colour. These patterns have existed for centuries and can be found in architecture across the [...]
Metissage, the contrapuntal and heterotopia’
Aga Khan Centre (Atrium Conference Room, 1st floor) 10 Handyside Street, London, N1C 4DN, London, GBThe sixth in a series of eight public events on Pluralism and Plurality in Islamic Cultures. In this talk, Shezad Dawood will discuss various projects that show his engagement with how different cultures and systems of meaning intersect and inform each other, generating both consonance and dissonance. Beginning with his [...]
Anthropology and Art: Museums, Galleries and Globalisation | Goldsmiths University
Goldsmiths University New Cross, London, SE14 6NW, London, GBAn anthropological, cross-cultural understanding of visual and material cultures is crucial to anyone that works in the creative industries, such as those in curatorial roles. Explore the convergances between art and anthropology, and develop your understanding of non-Western artistic cultures, placing them in their proper cultural, historical and socio-economic contexts. [...]
Art of Ottoman Floral Illumination
SAOG Studios SAOG Studios, Emerson College, ,, Forest Row, East Sussex, United KingdomA unique three-day practical painting workshop where participants will explore and take inspiration from exquisite silk fabrics from the Ottoman Empire. These luxurious textiles were characterised by large-scale stylised floral patterns including carnations, tulips, roses, hyacinths and cherry blossoms and highlighted by shimmering gold and silver threads which are now [...]
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DIALOGUES ON THE ART OF ARAB FASHION: Diplomacy & Dress
Online online, Rome, BelgiumDIPLOMACY & DRESS Join us on the Sofa as Rawdha Al Otaiba speaks to Dr Reem El Mutwalli on Diplomacy & Dress. Join us for our next dialogue - 'Diplomacy & Dress' OUR GUEST: RAWDHA AL OTAIBA DEPUTY HEAD OF MISSION UNITED ARAB EMIRATES EMBASSY, UK- LONDON Rawdha Al Otaiba [...]
2.3 DIALOGUES ON THE ART OF ARAB FASHION: INSPIRATIONAL ADORNMENT IN HER PRACTICE
Online online, Rome, BelgiumJoin us for our next dialogue - 'Inspirataional Adornment in her practice'. Dr Reem El Mutwalli will be joined on the sofa by Patricia Millns FRSA - for 'Inspirational Adornment in her practice'. OUR GUEST: Patricia Millns An artist, advisor and mentor, Millns holds a BA Honours in Fine Art [...]
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2.4 DIALOGUES ON THE ART OF ARAB FASHION: HEAVENLY BODIES: MODEST FASHION INDUSTRY
Online online, Rome, BelgiumJoin us for our next dialogue - 'Heavenly Bodies: Modest Fashion Industry' OUR GUEST: ALIA KHAN A visionary, founder and chairwoman of Islamic Fashion and Design Council (IFDC), an organisation established for the development of the Islamic fashion and design industry worldwide. The IFDC aligns itself with leading and budding [...]
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