- Al-Funun Al-Arabiya - A non-profit society for Arab arts located in Los Angeles, devoted to promoting the visual, literary,and performing arts of Arab-American artists. Includes a mission statement, history and funding information.
www-bcf.usc.edu/~elguindi/Funun.htm
- Arab Foundation for Images - A non-profit association located in Lebanon, aiming to promote photography in the Middle East and the North Africa by locating, collecting and preserving the photographic heritage of that region. Includes a profile, exhibitions, publications and films.
www.fai.org.lb
- Gifts from the Desert - Desert paintings by Irish wildlife artist Julian Friers illustrating the collector's book and exhibitions dedicated to the consevation efforts of HRH Prince Sultan ibn Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia.
www.giftsfromthedesert.com
- Islamic Art - Linda Komaroff, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, describes the development of Islamic art and the historical and cultural traditions from which it emerged. Includes history, periods, images, dynasties, glossary and maps.
www.lacma.org/islamic_art/intro.htm
- Islamic Arts and Architecture - Educational resource offering an introduction to the world of Muslim art. Includes briefs on architecture, literature, currency, museums, and historical events.
www.islamicart.com
- MiddleEastUK.com: Culture - Features articles on Middle Eastern culture covering art, music, film, theater, literature, and cuisine.
www.middleeastuk.com/culture/index.htm
- Petra Fine Art and Lithographs - Catalog of David Roberts' antique lithographs. Includes the artist's drawings of the Holy Land, Egypt, Jerusalem, Sinai, Cairo and Petra.
www.petrafineart.net
- Sakkal.com - Arabic and Islamic art, calligraphy, graphic and web design, geometry, clip art and computer illustrations.
www.sakkal.com
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Islamic Art - An overview of the museum's collection of Islamic Art, containing nearly 12,000 objects including calligraphy, ceramics, textiles, glass, and metalwork for both sacred and secular realms.
www.metmuseum.org/collections/department.asp?dep=14
- Virtual Souk - Offers handmade products by Artisans from Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon. Online shopping for pottery, metal, wood, glass and carpets. Also contains an art gallery.
www.elsouk.com/elsouk.htm
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