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Islamic Art

Islamic Art. Calligraphy, Architecture, & Rugs Source : “Islamic Arts & Architecture Organization.” 23 Feb 2005 <http://www.islamicart.com>. Architecture. Expressions of power Focused on interior space instead of outside Forms used repetitively (arches, columns, courtyards, domes)

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Islamic Art

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  1. Islamic Art Calligraphy, Architecture, & Rugs Source: “Islamic Arts & Architecture Organization.” 23 Feb 2005 <http://www.islamicart.com>.

  2. Architecture • Expressions of power • Focused on interior space instead of outside • Forms used repetitively (arches, columns, courtyards, domes) • Little directional arrangement • Organic design • Easy to make additions (ie: as families grow) • Maze of structures

  3. Shady court-yard of house in Cairo

  4. “Dome of the Rock”

  5. Inside of “Dome of the Rock”

  6. Inner dome of “Dome of the Rock”

  7. The Haram (Great Mosque)

  8. Great Mosque of Qairawwan

  9. Great Mosque of al-Mutawakkil “The Spiral”

  10. Taj Mahal

  11. The Alhambra

  12. Inner court of Alhambra

  13. Courtyard arches & columns of Alhambra

  14. Wall ornamental relief at Alhambra

  15. “Oriental” Rugs • Begun by nomads needing portable coverings • Valued as art throughout world • Value depends on precise, small knots (hand-knotted) & shortness of pile • Two most famous rug producers • Turkey = geometric patterns • Persia = floral patterns • Common colors = red, yellow, green

  16. Symbolism of Rugs • Fighting animals = struggle b/t good & evil • Cypress Tree = mourning or life after death • Palm & Coconut = blessings • Peony = wealth • Lotus = great lineage • Cresent = faith • Fringe = wisdom & immortality

  17. Persia

  18. Persia

  19. Persia

  20. Turkey

  21. Turkey

  22. Calligraphy • Calligraphy = the art of writing  highly respected art in ME • Symbolic of unity, beauty, & power • Highly sophisticated & varying styles • Importance shown  appear on walls, windows, furniture & everyday items

  23. Calligraphy • Varying types of calligraphy

  24. Gulzar

  25. Zoomorphic

  26. Tughra

  27. Calligraphy • Varying mediums using calligraphy

  28. Bowl w/ Foliated Calligraphy

  29. Qur'an

  30. Rare illustrated version of the “Life of the Prophet”

  31. Marble Wall in Afghanistan

  32. Calligraphy • Varying styles of calligraphy

  33. Kufi (geometric) Script

  34. Naskh

  35. Riq'a

  36. Thuluth

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