Mohamed Temmam (February 23, 1915 - July 15, 1988) is remembered for his artistic skill and talent, particularly in the style of miniature painting and illumination. Visitors to the National Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts) in Algiers will have the opportunity of viewing several superb examples of this talented Algerian artist's work which includes themes from his childhood, still life portrayals of traditional Algerian items, spectacular landscapes and insightful portraits. His illumination works - decoration of texts and manuscripts - embraced folk-art and Arab-Muslim art with his own unique flair.
