List of Afghan artists

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This is a list of artists who were born in the Afghanistan or whose artworks are closely associated with that country. Artists are listed by field of study and then by last name in alphabetical order, and they may be listed more than once, if they work in many fields of study.

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Architects

Painters

Miniature painters

Photographers

Printmakers

Sculptors

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