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Mughal Arts Influence on Rembrandt

2 weeks ago | aramcoworld.com | Nilosree Biswas

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669), popularly known as Rembrandt, is arguably one of the greatest artists ever, famed for his myriad creations, which include biblical scenes, resplendent portraits of European elites, and a multitude of self-portraits, intense and nuanced. He was also a printmaker, draughtsman and a keen and voracious collector, acquiring from the world over. As his career progressed over the years, Rembrandt’s collection grew noteworthy.
The Fragrant World of Oud

2 months ago | aramcoworld.com | Nilosree Biswas

A once little-known treasure of the Arab world now gets top-shelf space in chic perfumeries across cities of the West as markets embrace the centuries-old scent called oud. Known as agarwood or agaru (in the East), the resin of a particular Asian and South Asian heartwood, oud possesses an earthy, animalic and leathery aroma that makes it a coveted ingredient in luxury perfumery.
The Resilience of Craft: Three Exhibitions at Venice Biennale Uphold Legacy of Traditional Arts - AramcoWorld

Sep 3, 2024 | aramcoworld.com | Rebecca Anne Proctor

Around the world artists are delving into the traditional arts of their respective cultures to develop new works, often textile-based, which preserve the heritage and legacy of their homelands. Until recently, textile-based art was rarely displayed at museums. The late Anni Albers, a leading 20th-century textile artist from Germany, famously remarked in 1984 that “galleries and museums didn’t show textiles; that was always considered craft and not art.
America’s Arabian Superfood - AramcoWorld

Jul 9, 2024 | aramcoworld.com | Alia Yunis

If you like an easy, sweet summer drink, perhaps try blending dates, cold milk and vanilla ice cream. The drink is known as the “California Date Shake” and has been associated with the state’s Coachella Valley for decades. In the US over the past few years, dates have been trending as a superfood, often promoted in the recipes of energy smoothies or nutrition bars.
The Rise of Contemporary Art in the Arabian Gulf - AramcoWorld

Jul 7, 2024 | aramcoworld.com | Homara Choudhary

A multimedia installation at this year’s Venice Biennale combines the desert’s sonic and geological features with the voices of hundreds of women humming. This is the Saudi pavilion’s theme entitled “Shifting Sands: A Battle Song,” created by artist Manal AlDowayan. It questions common Western views and myths surrounding the portrayal of women in Middle Eastern societies.
FirstLook: "Arabs In America: Native Sons" - AramcoWorld

May 6, 2024 | aramcoworld.com | Robert Azzi

March/April 1975 In 1975 AramcoWorld dedicated an entire issue to celebrating the lives of Arab Americans and their impact—from renowned heart surgeon Michael DeBakey to White House correspondent Helen Thomas to entertainer and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas. AramcoWorld deployed Robert Azzi, an Arab American himself, to tell the story through his photography.
A Monumental Legacy - AramcoWorld

May 5, 2024 | aramcoworld.com | Nilosree Biswas

Paintings of the Taj Mahal That Changed Perceptions of India Still Captivate Today At a Sotheby’s auction in the fall of 2023, an Indian painting drew a bidding frenzy that made headlines. When the gavel fell the artwork had sold for $609,628—more than 10 times its original valuation. Artist Sita Ram’s 1815 chalk-and-watercolor-on-paper piece is as exquisite as its magnificent subject: the world’s most famous Islamic mausoleum.
The Promises and Challenges of AI for Arabic - AramcoWorld

May 2, 2024 | aramcoworld.com | Rebecca Anne Proctor

How are artificial intelligence models making generative AI accessible to the Arabic-speaking world of the Middle East and beyond? Mohammed Moneb Khaled, a researcher in artificial intelligence (AI) in the United Arab Emirates, believes in the power of AI to foster better communication for the Arabic-speaking world. For his work at the University of Sharjah, Khaled relies on ChatGPT to translate reports from English to standard Arabic and vice versa.
Khobez Timur: A Date-and-Fig Recipe for Better Living - AramcoWorld

Apr 16, 2024 | aramcoworld.com | Dianna Wray

I’ve always loved the fragrant, spice-infused cuisines of nations located at the crossroads of North Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe that Sally Butcher draws on for this cookbook. So, when Butcher’s 10th-anniversary reissue of New Middle Eastern Street Food (titled Snackistan when originally published in the United Kingdom) leaves me hungry and itching to create its many included dishes myself, I decide on following one.
Fashion Forward - AramcoWorld

Mar 7, 2024 | aramcoworld.com | Rebecca Anne Proctor

Within a specially devised outdoor setting in Saudi Arabia’s capital, models in magnificently embroidered gowns of satin, lace, mesh and velvet walked the runway in a presentation that distinctly married contemporary couture with Arabian heritage. Showcasing intricate beadwork and glistening sequins, capes and at times shimmering headscarfs, Saudi designer Tima Abid’s latest collection marked her first public presentation in her home country for the inaugural Riyadh Fashion Week last fall.