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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?