Muhammad Posted November 9, 2005 just came across this for the London folks; ------------------------------------------ Highlighting Islam's artistic influence By David Tilley From the Renaissance palaces of Venice and Florence to Victorian London, the art of Islam has been a prevailing influence on Western art and design. Painters such as Bellini, Delacroix and Renoir and designers like William Morris were all affected by its theories and visual refinement, Lecturer Alan Kirwan will survey the impact of Islamic art on Europe from 1400 to the present day at a talk at 7pm tonight at the Al-Furqan Foundation, Eagle House, High Street Wimbledon. Admission is free, call 020 8944 1233. source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
