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The International Day of Islamic Art was proclaimed at the 40th session
of the UNESCO General Conference in 2019 and takes place every year on 18
November. It aims to raise awareness of past and contemporary artistic
expressions of Islam, and the contribution of culture through Islamic Art to
civilization. The worldwide celebration of the International Day of Islamic Art
not only encourages the appreciation of Islamic art, which has inspired other
artistic movements, but also contributes to cultural diversity, freedom of
expression, protection of cultural heritage and inter-cultural dialogue.
Marking the Day is also a way to foster tolerance between peoples and support
cultural rapprochement, both of which are possible through the power of art. Many UNESCO World Heritage sites across Africa, Asia,
Europe and Middle East include in their Outstanding Universal Value description
a link with Islamic art and its diverse artistry, designs and architecture. Ms.
Audrey Azoulay (Director-General of UNESCO) outlined following in her message
on the occasion of International Day of Islamic Art: "This
year, we are marking International Day of Islamic Art for the first time. This
Day was proclaimed in order to celebrate together this exceptional heritage,
spanning fourteen centuries, which continues to renew and reinvent itself, and
influence cultures around the world." Since
its establishment in 1995, IICAS regularly carries out scientific studies on
impact of the Islamic arts and values to the cultural heritage of the Great
Silk Roads.
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