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IslamicArt
Basic Principles
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Whatis
Islamic
Art?
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Art that is influenced by Islam is
found in many places in the world.
The influence may be cultural, or
The influence may be religious
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4 MAIN STYLES:Geometric
Calligraphic
Organic/figural
Medallions
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Geometric
designs are
based onmathematical
shapes.
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Can you tell what shapes
these tiles are based on?
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TheCalligraphicstyle
uses Arabic script asthe focal point of a
design.
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This marble foundation stone from
Egypt is decorated in theCalligraphic style.
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Organic and figural works are
easily identified by theircurving lines.
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You will also see human and
animal figures, as well as
flowers and vines.
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TheMedallion style
usually has a central imagethat is more important than
other elements of the design.
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It is easy to see the medallion in
the center of this carpet from Iran.
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Lets Review!
Can you identify this style?
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What about this one?
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and this one?
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Here are the
answers:
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Can you see the bird?
This is an example of
the organic/figuralstyle. Look at the
graceful curves!
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This is a box in
the medallion
style. It wascarved from
ivory.
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This science
dish was
designed in thecalligraphic
style. It says,
Science, its
taste is bitter at
the beginning
but, at the end,
sweeter thanhoney.
Blessing.
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Thats the end of the show!
Do you think you are ready to
test your skill?