Geometry In addition to its primary function to solve mathematical problems, geometry can be used to create beautiful designs. Working with different geometric shapes allows Moroccan artists to produce an endless variety of patterns which can be limited only by the artist’s imagination. These patterns typify the Islamic art’s interests in repetition, symmetry and [...]
Plaster is a white soft powder composed of lime and sand or lime and cement with water. This mixture forms a smooth hard surface when dried. Historically speaking, plaster marked an early presence in the Moroccan architecture both as a building and decorative element as it can be used to coat and decorate walls and [...]
Moroccans are well-known for their hospitality. This is not only reflected in the way they greet and host their guests, but it is also embodied in the meticulous attention they pay to decorating the salon or the reception room where the guests are welcomed. Architecturally speaking, the salon remains the biggest room in the Moroccan [...]
Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute organized a calligraphy workshop for a group of American professors and students. The workshop starts with a presentation on the origins and development of Islamic calligraphy followed by a lesson on how to make a traditional pen and ended by practicing writing letters in one of the styles of calligraphy. The [...]
The World's Oldest Library Has Reopened After years of renovations. by Eric Grundhauser June 29, 2016 Adopted from http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-worlds-oldest-library-has-reopened The world’s oldest working library at the al-Qarawiyyin University in Fez, Morocco is once again open and ready for visitors, having been closed for massive restorations since 2012, according to Tech Insider. The al-Qarawiyyin library [...]
Great news. Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute got the International Star Award for Quality The Award ceremony is going to take place in Geneva in September 19-20, 2015. Such an honor for Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute to receive such a prestigious award.
[rev_slider zellij] The art of zellij first appeared in the 8th century in Al-Andalus during the Umayyad Khalifa Abderuhman Adakhil. It was introduced to Morocco in the 10th century with two colors only: black and white. As a matter of fact, the use of zellij was very limited during the first Moroccan dynasties and [...]
The Symbolism of Colors in the Moroccan Culture
How Moroccan mosques are buit and decorated
[rev_slider fassihouse] [sep height="30"]To begin with, it is important to point out that there aren’t many differences between the historical Moroccan houses of different Moroccan cities such as Meknes, Rabat, Sale, Marrakesh, Tetouan and Tangier. As a matter of fact, even the architecture of the royal palaces does not greatly differ from that of historical [...]