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Islamic
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Aga Khan Award for Architecture 
 This award recognizes "examples of architectural excellence that encompass contemporary design, social housing, community improvement and development, restoration, re-use, and area conservation, as well as landscaping and environmental issues. ... [T]he Award seeks to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of societies in which Muslims have a significant presence." Features photos and videos of current award-winning designs, photos of award winners back to 1980, and related information. http://www.akdn.org/akaa.asp?type=p Topics: Architecture, Faiths, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 25, 2008 Islamic Art, Music, and Architecture Around the World
Annotated links to websites about Islamic art, music, and architecture. Of special interest is a section on Muslim popular western musicians, with links to information about Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Richard Thompson, and Islam and hip-hop music. Compiled by a University of Georgia religion professor and director of an Islamic studies institute. http://www.uga.edu/islam/IslArt.html Topics: Architecture, Art by Region, Faiths, Musical Genres, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Islamic Arts and Architecture Organization (IAAO)
This searchable site provides historical and cultural information on Arabic calligraphy, architecture (including the Taj Mahal), coins, and Oriental rugs. Includes a FAQ, a listing of colleges and universities offering courses in Islamic arts and architecture, a listing of museums throughout the world with Islamic exhibits, a bibliography, and "chronological highlights of early Islamic dynasties and ruling parties." IAAO is "a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information on arts and architecture." http://islamicart.com/ Topics: Architecture, Art by Region, Faiths, Museums, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 30, 2003 |
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