Afghan art has spanned many centuries. In contrast to its independence and isolation in recent centuries, ancient and medieval Afghanistan spent long periods as part of large empires, …

Apr 11, 2025 · Archaeological research carried out since 1922 has uncovered many fine works of art of the pre-Islamic and Islamic periods. A revival of the traditional arts and an interest in new …

The history of art in Afghanistan is a complex tapestry of influences that span centuries and continents. From the ancient artifacts of the Achaemenid Empire to the modern art of the 21st …

The arts of Afghanistan help tell the story of this country in the process of radical change. Some traditional crafts have been lost, while works evolving from recent wars reflect the results of …

Freedom Canvas is a global artistic initiative dedicated to harnessing the immense potential of the Afghan diaspora in cultural and artistic fields. Its mission is to unite Afghan artists from around …

Mar 2, 2022 · Rada Akbar, an Afghan artist known for her visual art and photography, encourages the world to see the strength in Afghan women. Akbar’s work includes portraits of Afghan …

Ancient Afghanistan—at the crossroads of major trade routes and the focus of invasions by great powers and nomadic migrations—was home to some of the most complex, rich, and original …

Artistic activity in Afghanistan can be traced back as early as 18,000 BC. For centuries Afghanistan linked the civilizations of Iran, India, and China. In the Islamic Era, the Ghaznavid …

Afghanistan's art was originally almost entirely done by men but recently women are entering the arts programs at Kabul University. Art is largely centered at the National Museum of …

How can art bring together fragmented, lost knowledge and scattered experiences? The filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat and the artist and founder of the former CCAA, Center for …