Learn to paint like the Mughals. During this course we will be looking closely at the structure of the Mughal flower. Differing in nature to botanical painting, these Mughal images are representations of flowers rather than naturalistic or scientific copies. Decorative in nature and almost always surrounded by a beautiful [...]
Learn to paint like the Persians. If humankind is the measure of all things, then the face is the measure of a miniature. Students in this class will be guided with the meditative concentrated energy it takes to paint the epitome of miniature painting - the human face. Portraiture [...]
Transport yourself along the Silk Road at the Aga Khan Foundation's artisanal market, rich with traditional craftsmanship, unique products, dance performances and more! The Aga Khan Foundation are delighted to announce the return of the Silk Road Bazaar — an artisan market laden with goods from countries along the historic [...]
This is a three-day online course that addresses the many new expressions of mass mediated creative arts that make reference to Islam. These expressions may be motivated by a wish to express an Islamic interpretation or spirituality, but they may also be for other reasons, such as from anti-racism or [...]
Come and join us on this practical journey of discovery as we travel half way around the globe to source the finest examples of Islamic Geometric Pattern; Persia, Turkey, Syria, India, and Moorish Morocco and Al-Andalus will feature in our travels. The genius of the craftsmen geometers from the Islamic [...]
An evening with celebrated photographer Peter Sanders as he talks about his experiences travelling throughout the Islamic world.Join Peter Sanders for a journey through Islamic lands, a voyage that influenced not only his photography but also his system of belief. Peter's photography is truly breathtaking, and it brings the beauty [...]
للراغبين بالتقدم لبرنامج "مِنح وقف بركات" (2023) للحفاظ على تاريخ الفن والعمارة والتراث الثقافي في العالم الإسلامي. دعوة لحضور جلسة سؤال و جواب موعد الجلسة: الأحد 26 فبراير 2023، من الساعة 4:00 م – 5:00 م بتوقيت غرينتش (الساعة 7:00 م – 8:00 م بتوقيت مكة المكرمة). أطلق وقف بركات [...]
للراغبين بالتقدم لبرنامج “مِنح وقف بركات” (2024) للحفاظ على تاريخ الفن والعمارة والتراث الثقافي في العالم الإسلامي. دعوة لحضور جلسة سؤال و جواب موعد الجلسة: الثلاثاء 5 مارس 2024، من الساعة 2:00 م – 3:00 م بتوقيت غرينتش (الساعة 5:00 م – 6:00 م بتوقيت مكة المكرمة). أطلق وقف بركات دورته الجديدة من [...]
The Barakat Trust Grants 2024 Question and Answer Session in English. Friday 2 February 2024, 2pm - 3pm GMT. Join us for a question and answer session with the Director of The Barakat Trust, Seif El Rashidi on the Grants Programme 2024 and the application process. This session will be [...]
The Barakat Trust Grant 2023 Question & Answer Session in English. Monday 4 March 2024, 2pm - 3 pm GMT. Join us for a question and answer session with the Director of The Barakat Trust, Seif El Rashidi on the Grants Programme 2024 and the application process. This Q&A session [...]
