Eastern art

Mahmoud Said (Egyptian, 1897-1964) The Whirling Dervishes signed and dated 'M. SAID 1929' (lower right) oil on panel 38 3/8 x 27½in. (97.5 x 69.8cm.) Painted in 1929 Sold by Christie's. Mahmoud Said was a central figure in modern Egyptian art, born in Alexandria. He is called the 'father of Egyptian modern art.' He abandoned his career as a court judge when he turned fifty to dedicate himself to his art full-time. His paintings are much sought after by collectors. A museum dedicated to his…

Zafaranama, ca 1467. Garrett Library Manuscripts, 3 Painting by Bihzad

Edouard Frédéric Wilhelm Richter 1844-1913 Frankrijk

Rumi Center on Instagram: "Remember it is the heart and not the body, which strives to draw near to God. By heart I do not mean the flesh perceived by the senses, but that secret thing which is sometimes expressed by spirit, and sometimes by soul. —AL-GHAZALI"

Iran is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations and the blossoming of Persian literature, philosophy, medicine, astronomy, mathematics and art became major elements of Muslim civiliza…

ABOUT THE ARTWORK This is an original hand painted modern art portrait Inspired by Persian afghani portraitaiture culture and traditional art and the wakhi tribal women of Afghan. This art is done by oil paints using different palette knives and fine brushes. Original Created: 2022 Subjects: Body Materials: Paper Styles: Fine Art, Modern, Portraiture, Art Deco, Typography Mediums: Oil, Lacquer DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS Painting: Oil on Paper Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork Size…

A wonderful miniature by the Uzbek artist Jahongir Ashurov, source: jahongirashurov.blogspot.com. Please visit mr. Ashurov’s own blog: jahongirashurov.blogspot.com for more amazing works of art!...